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The Physicians of Myddfai - Cures and Remedies of the Mediaeval World (Paperback)
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The Physicians of Myddfai - Cures and Remedies of the Mediaeval World (Paperback)
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About the Book This is the first new and unexpurgated translation
of Meddygon Myddfai, The Physicians of Myddfai, for over 150 years.
The original mediaeval manuscripts are unique, being written in
Middle Welsh, whereas across England and the rest of Europe, Latin
was the universal language for documents. Nicholas Culpeper's
famous 17th century medical handbooks are at least five hundred
years later than the genesis of the works of the Myddfai
mediciners. Around 1000 Welsh remedies and suggestions for a
healthy life make fascinating reading, with many being useful
today. The evocative Legend of the Lady of the Lake (Llyn y Fan
Fach) is included. This tale is the starting point for the line of
practising Myddfai physicians from being court mediciners to Prince
Rhys Gryg (d.1234) until the present day. Not only has the herbal
and healing tradition carried on for around 800 years, but the
places named in the legend can still be seen, and many of the plant
cures have uses in modern medicine. About the Author Terry
Breverton has written over forty books, with his main focus being
upon Welsh history, heritage and culture. A former businessman,
consultant and academic, he has worked all over the world, has
given talks about Wales in Boston, Washington, Vancouver and
elsewhere, and has appeared in several documentaries. He believes
that books, whether in print or electronic form, have to be
entertaining and informative, and hopes that this is the case with
The Physicians of Myddfai.
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