astrology, physiognomics, and medicine under the Roman Empire /
Tamsyn S. Barton
9410
xiv, 254 pages :
illustrations ;
25 cm
Body, in theory
Includes bibliographical references and index
Ch. 1. Star Wars in the Greco-Roman World. Pt. I. The Rise and Fall of Astrology. Pt. II. Astrology in Practice -- Ch. 2. Physiognomics: Voir, Savoir, Pouvoir -- Ch. 3. Medical Prognosis: The Doctor as Diviner and Detective -- Appendix A. Astrological Medicine: Iatromathematics -- Appendix B. The Gnostics and Astrology -- Appendix C. Favorinus' Exile