Abstract
We investigate the scope and function marsus, specifically in relation to the health service of
a Roman legion, III Augusta in Numidia. Moreover, it enhances an inscription at Ostia, dedicated
Mithraic, marsus mail from a civil and a step of the physician Galen around the name indicate
current marsus – origin regardless of the subject – specialized in the capture, manipulation, and
the use of snakes for therapeutic and pharmacological
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] MarsusJ legion; |
|---|---|
| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 199-204 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | RIVISTA DI STUDI MILITARI |
| Volume | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Marsus
- legio
- legione