Analysis reveals how Galen crafted his public persona and responded to slanders using invective conventions.
This article explores how Galen of Pergamon used invective conventions in some of his writings, especially in his autobiographical works, in order to craft his public persona and reply to slanders and fake news that undermined his status.
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