Hicesius

Hicesius is an ancient Greek physician from Bithynia, who lived around the 1st century BC. He was a follower of the medical sect of the Methodici.

Life

Hicesius was a contemporary of Asclepiades of Bithynia and Themison of Laodicea. He was a follower of the medical sect of the Methodici, and is frequently mentioned by Galen and Caelius Aurelianus. He is said to have written several medical works, but none of them have survived to the present day.

Works

Hicesius is said to have written several medical works, but none of them have survived to the present day. His works are frequently quoted by Galen and Caelius Aurelianus, and he is often mentioned in the works of other ancient physicians.

Medical Philosophy

Hicesius was a follower of the medical sect of the Methodici, which was founded by Asclepiades of Bithynia. The Methodici believed in the use of simple and natural remedies, and rejected the complex theories and treatments of the other medical sects of the time.

Legacy

Despite the loss of his works, Hicesius' influence on the medical field can still be seen in the works of later physicians, such as Galen and Caelius Aurelianus, who frequently quote him in their own works.

See Also

• Asclepiades of Bithynia
• Themison of Laodicea
• Galen
• Caelius Aurelianus
• Methodici

References

Hicesius Resources
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