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Phthiriasis: the riddle of the lousy disease J. Bondeson
Phthiriasis: the riddle of the lousy disease
J. Bondeson
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE: Volume 91 June (1998)
Abstract
Of all the legendary and fantastic diseases of ancient times, phthiriasis, or the lousy (lisease, wvas the most intriguing and bizarre. In the corrupted humours of the sufferers of this disease, lice were believed to develop by spontaneous generation, and tumours full of these insects rose on the skin. When such a louse tumour burst or was incised, a stream of insects swarmed out. The flesh of the sufferer wvas slowly caten away and transubstantiated into lice, and he perished miserably in this ‘most horrible of diseases’. Another singular charactcristic for phthiriasis was that it was firmly believed to be a divine punishment to tyrants, desecrators and enemics of religion.
PHTHIRIASIS IN ANTIQUITY
The annals of phthiriasis stretch far back into time. One of the earliest descriptions of the disease was given by Aristotle in his History of Animals: lice were produced from the flesh of the human body, and gathered in small eruptions on the skin. When these eruptions werc opened, a mass of lice emerged, but no purulent fluid. About 100 years later, in 240 BC, the geographer and historian Antigonos Carystius described a similar disease: lice were formed in the flesh, and when the insect-filled nodules under the skin were opened, they swarmed out.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
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Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
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