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What the ancient Greeks knew about mental health

Are your humors balanced?

What the ancient Greeks knew about mental health
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16/07/2025 20:30 ‧ 1 day from now | StarsInsider

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Ancient medical practices are usually frowned upon by modern society. The history of medicine is

tainted by bizarre procedures, unscientific claims, and general medical quackery. But it turns out, the Greeks were onto something.

The Ancient Greeks were pioneers in a number of areas, from philosophy to sports and medicine. And while many medical theories are flawed by today's standards, there are always lessons to be learned.

You

have probably heard someone complaining about a person's temperament, right? The concept is engraved in our culture, but do you know where these temperaments come from

and what they really mean?

In this gallery we'll look at the four humors (which translate into four temperaments) and the lessons we can take from this

proto-psychological theory. Click through the gallery to learn more.

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