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The aim is to explore the significance of animals in medieval wellbeing practices and medical texts.

March 28, 2026Open Access

Animals and Multi-Species Considerations of Wellbeing 500 – 1100 CE

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Highlights multi-species roles in wellbeing practices through early medieval texts, indicating significant animal contributions.

The aim is to explore the significance of animals in medieval wellbeing practices and medical texts.
Analyzed early medieval wellbeing texts using object-oriented methodologies.
Examined case studies with a focus on the pig as an exemplar species.
Utilized concepts like chaîne opératoire and object biography to frame the analysis.
Demonstrated that knowledge of an animal's phenotype and behavior was crucial for effective medical treatment.
Showed that individual animal histories contributed to the efficacy of medicinal ingredients.
Highlighted the collaborative nature of animal and plant contributions to wellbeing practices.

Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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