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To explore the significance of animals in early medieval medicinal texts and well-being practices.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Animals and multi-species considerations of well-being 500–1100

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Shows the role of animals in medical practices in early medieval England, suggesting a multi-species approach.

To explore the significance of animals in early medieval medicinal texts and well-being practices.
Analyzed early medieval well-being texts and medicinal ingredients.
Utilized object-oriented methodologies like chaîne opératoire and object biography.
Focused on the pig as a key example to illustrate multi-species interactions.
Knowledge of animals' characteristics was crucial for selecting medical ingredients.
Recognized individual animals were important for effective medical treatments.
Highlighted the integrated role of animals within the early medieval healing practices.

Miller et al. (2026) studied this question.

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