Sereni Antinoensis Opuscula (1896)

By Johann Ludwig Heiberg

Book Overview

Sereni Antinoensis Opuscula is a book published in 1896 by Johann Ludwig Heiberg. The book is a collection of works by the Roman poet Serenus Sammonicus, who lived in the 3rd century AD. The works included in the book cover a range of topics, including medicine, magic, and astrology. The first part of the book contains Serenus' De Medicina Praecepta, a treatise on medicine that includes advice on diet, exercise, and the use of herbs. The second part of the book contains Serenus' De Arte Magica, a work on magic that includes instructions on how to create amulets and perform divination. The final part of the book contains Serenus' Carmen de Morbis et Remediis, a poem on diseases and their cures.Heiberg's edition of Sereni Antinoensis Opuscula includes a Latin text of the works, along with a commentary and notes. The book is considered an important resource for scholars of ancient medicine, magic, and astrology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164915754
• ISBN13: 9781164915751
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"