Epilepsy has been shrouded in fear, and fascination, especially in ancient times. Despite the stigma, many influential figures in history lived with the condition and left indelible marks on the world. From military masterminds to philosophical geniuses, epilepsy—often referred to as the “sacred disease”—was a shared companion to greatness.

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Epilepsy. Divine or Demonic?

  • Sibylle Scholtz,
  • Myriam Becker,
  • Lee MacMorris,
  • Achim Langenbucher

摘要

Epilepsy has been shrouded in fear, and fascination, especially in ancient times. Despite the stigma, many influential figures in history lived with the condition and left indelible marks on the world. From military masterminds to philosophical geniuses, epilepsy—often referred to as the “sacred disease”—was a shared companion to greatness.