The Beliefs, Myths, and Reality Surrounding the Word Hema (Blood) from Homer to the Present
Joint Authors
Konstantopoulos, Kostas
Meletis, John
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
All ancient nations hinged their beliefs about hema (blood) on their religious dogmas as related to mythology or the origins of religion.
The Hellenes (Greeks) especially have always known hema as the well-known red fluid of the human body.
Greek scientific considerations about blood date from Homeric times.
The ancient Greeks considered hema as synonymous with life.
In Greek myths and historical works, one finds the first references to the uninterrupted vascular circulation of blood, the differences between venous and arterial blood, and the bone marrow as the site of blood production.
The Greeks also speculated about mechanisms of blood coagulation and the use of blood transfusion to save life.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Meletis, John& Konstantopoulos, Kostas. 2010. The Beliefs, Myths, and Reality Surrounding the Word Hema (Blood) from Homer to the Present. Anemia،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503846
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Meletis, John& Konstantopoulos, Kostas. The Beliefs, Myths, and Reality Surrounding the Word Hema (Blood) from Homer to the Present. Anemia No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503846
American Medical Association (AMA)
Meletis, John& Konstantopoulos, Kostas. The Beliefs, Myths, and Reality Surrounding the Word Hema (Blood) from Homer to the Present. Anemia. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503846
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503846