Athryilatus (Ancient Greek: Αθρυίλατος; 1st – 2nd century AD) was a renowned Greek physician from Thasos, Macedonia (Roman province). According to Plutarch's Symposiacs, Athryilatos of Thasos proposed two original theories: [1]

  1. Women are naturally warmer than men: Specifically, he stated that "Women endure cold better than men, they are not so sensible of the sharpness of the weather, and are contented with a few clothes"
  2. Wine has cooling properties (described as "an excellent refreshing remedy") and induces sweating and sleep.

References

  1. ↑ Kakavoulis. p. 15

Bibliography

  • Ancient Library
  • Symposiacs, by Plutarch (chapter3)
  • Ioannis Kakavoulis. Greek Philology (Ancient and Byzantine). p. 15. published by Nikodemos in Athens.
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