Olympias of Thebes facts for kids
Olympias of Thebes was a Greek midwife who lived in the first century B.C.E. She was also a writer. She was distinguished among the ancient Greeks for her medical writings and medical ability.
Pliny mentioned some of Olympias's quotes in his writing.
It is also likely that Dioscorides knew about her work.
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