Agnodice born and lived during the fourth century C. in Athens, a city that was punishable by death penalty for women who chose to study and practice medicine. 
This prohibition is filled with regret, therefore prevented him from doing what he wanted most. His parents, aware of her sadness, encouraged her to, despite the law, to study medicine.
This prohibition is filled with regret, therefore prevented him from doing what he wanted most. His parents, aware of her sadness, encouraged her to, despite the law, to study medicine. To achieve this, Agnodice cut his hair, dressed as a man and went to the city of Alexandria in Egypt to study with the best doctors of his time.
successfully passed the examinations and, years later, he returned to Athens.
still disguised as a man, began working as specialist medical care delivery. He soon gained a reputation among his patients and came to meet the women of the richest and most powerful families in the city. This aroused the jealousy and envy of some colleagues reported that medical malpractice.
still disguised as a man, began working as specialist medical care delivery. He soon gained a reputation among his patients and came to meet the women of the richest and most powerful families in the city. This aroused the jealousy and envy of some colleagues reported that medical malpractice.
During the trial, Agnodice had to discover it was a woman and immediately, was accused of violating the law banning women from practicing medicine. His patients were gathered in front of court and threatened to kill if executed Agnodice. Under this pressure, the court declared innocent and allowed to continue with their profession.
The following year he abolished the unjust law and other women could become doctors.
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