Patron saints of mental illnesses with an overview of examples in Istrian ethno-medical tradition

Objective: Define the saints who have a preventive and curative role in combating mental illnesses in Christian ethno-medical tradition, explain their connection with the illnesses, and indicate examples of patron saints of mental illnesses in Istrian sacral heritage. Methods: Analysis of lite...

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Main Authors: Danijela Tomić, Igor Salopek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2012-08-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/799