Die Mystik der alten Griechen

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This excerpt explores the concept of "Tempelschlaf," or temple sleep, through a psychological and potentially medical lens. It examines historical accounts that suggest a more plausible explanation than the theory of deception. The narrative references a Sicilian who visited Egypt, highlighting the belief that the goddess Isis discovered numerous remedies and had extensive healing knowledge. After becoming immortal, she reportedly took great joy in healing humanity, revealing cures to those who sought her assistance in dreams. She would appear at the bedside of the afflicted, offering remedies, and many who were deemed incurable by physicians found miraculous healing through her intervention. Strabo similarly praises the healing powers of Serapis, indicating a broader cultural reverence for divine figures associated with health and wellness. This exploration invites readers to reconsider ancient practices and beliefs surrounding healing, suggesting that they may have roots in genuine psychological and physiological phenomena. The text is a reproduction of a significant historical work, meticulously reconstructed to preserve its original format while addressing imperfections from the aged copy.