Ancient Physicians Finger, S. (2000). An ancient Egyptian physician: The I 2) 3) dawn of neurology. In Minds behind the brain: A History of the pioneers and their discoveries (pp.7- 19). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Who was Imhotep and why was he the center of a large healing cult? Imhotep was a high priest during the Third Dynasty of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. He became the center of a large healing cult once he passed away. Imhotep was greatly admired by many and received divine honors after his passing. Many stories about Imhotep and his life were told years after his passing. So many looked up to him that a healing cult was then created, where cult members believed that Imhotep would aid those who sought help “properly”. What is the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus and how did it get it’s name? Describe what one might find in this papyrus. Who is James Breasted? The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus was the earliest known document in the field of medicine that can be traced to the Third Dynasty. This document was named after archeologist Edwin Smith who first purchased the papyrus. In this papyrus, one may find descriptions of injuries. James Breasted was an Egyptologist who was the translator of the documents. At the time the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus was written, what was the understanding of the brain and other organs? Discuss the heart mefu, and their belief in the importance in maintaining body fluids. The understanding of the brain and other organs was that the brain was seen as
