In Medieval Times,leeches Were Commonly Used as a Remedy for Someone

question 49

Multiple Choice

In Medieval times,leeches were commonly used as a remedy for someone who was ill.What was the belief behind this widespread practice?

• A) Leeches were thought to calm people because the feel of them was soothing on the skin.
• B) It was believed that leeches injected the body with life-giving properties.
• C) Leeches were believed to be creatures of God and hence able to bestow spiritual protection against disease.
• D) People who were ill were often believed to have too much blood and the leeches could help drain the excess.

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