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  • Chapter 2 - Automata, Cyborgs, and Hybrids

  • from Part I - Blended Bodies
  • Edited by Maria Gerolemou, Center for Hellenic Studies, Washington, George Kazantzidis, University of Patras, Greece
  • Book:
    Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity
    Published online:
    13 July 2023
    Print publication:
    27 July 2023, pp 48-69

  • Summary

    This chapter proposes that the myths of Hephaistos, the ancient Greek god of metalwork and the only physically impaired member of the Olympic pantheon, can provide insights into ancient inspirations for and understandings of assistive technology. It explores the range of different types of assistive technology that impaired and disabled individuals used in classical antiquity to facilitate their physical mobility, covering staffs, sticks, crutches, corrective footwear, extremity prostheses, conveyances, equids, bearers, and caregivers. It notes the frequent association of impairment and technology in classical antiquity. It argues for a reassessment of the suitability of the Medical Model for use in relation to impairment and disability in classical antiquity under certain circumstances.