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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Slovenian Medical Association
2012-08-01
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Series: | Zdravniški Vestnik |
Online Access: | http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/799 |