Did Ancient Soldiers Get PTSD? | Human Voiced, No Ads

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00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:03:10 A Modern Concept with Ancient Roots 00:08:55 Earliest Evidence 00:17:33 The Greek World 00:25:12 Greek Tragedy and the Broken Warrior 00:33:07 Herodotus, and the Warrior Who Went Blind 00:39:39 Stoicism, Shock, and Memories 00:56:15 A Timeless Toll Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFf7OgCuOdcygnWp32Xk6g/join Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ASMRHistorian Merch: https://histmerch.shop/ Explore the hidden struggles of ancient soldiers who may have experienced what we now call PTSD, long before the condition had a name. This video examines evidence from Greek, Roman, and Mesopotamian sources—descriptions of nightmares, uncontrollable rage, and haunting memories after battle. From Homer’s portrayal of Achilles’ grief and rage in the Iliad to accounts of Roman veterans plagued by visions, we’ll uncover how ancient societies interpreted psychological trauma as divine punishment, madness, or possession. A fascinating look at the emotional toll of warfare across the ancient world. Information sourced from Wiki, Gutenburg, JSTOR, primary and secondary sources. All information is congruent with archaeological and history evidence at the time of recording.