The Encyclopedia of Ancient Natural Scientists: The Greek tradition and its many heirs

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rolling framework allowing the large column-drums to be moved to the construction site
easily and quickly (Vitr. 10.2.11). He also used sand to help settle the upper courses into
place.


Svenson-Evers (1996) 67–99; A. Bammer and U. Muss, Das Artemision von Ephesos (1996); J. Healy, Pliny
the Elder on Science and Technology (1999) 161–164; KLA 1.139, R. Vollkommer.
Margaret M. Miles


Kh(o)ios (250 BCE – 100 CE)


S Gyn. 1.12 (CMG 4, p. 9; CUF v. 1, p. 12) records that ΧΙΟΣ propounded the
existence of a suspender (kremaste ̄r) muscle on the ovaries, where scholars suppose the name
corrupt. “Khios” is, however, attested (1st c. BCE – 1st c. CE: LGPN 3A.477, Illyria and S.
Italy), as is “Khoios” (Hellenistic: 3B.444, Thessalia), and O, Coll. 24.31.20 (CMG
6.2.1, pp. 43–44), confirms the text. If “Khios” is to be emended, perhaps B 
T (von Staden 1989: 214–215).


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Khrusanthos Gratianus (ca 100 BCE – ca 80 CE)


A in G, CMLoc 3.1 (12.631–632 K.), cites his remedy for aural inflam-
mations and wounds. The Greek name is first attested as a cognomen in south Italy: Q. Iunius
Chrysanthus (freedman) of Herculaneum, five men from Pompeii, and others (LGPN
3A.479; Solin 2003: 1.174–176), although cf. Khrusantas of Ko ̄s, ca 200 BCE (LGPN 1.487).


Fabricius (1726) 115.
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Khrusermos of Alexandria (ca 70 – 30 BCE?)


He ̄rophilean physician, mentor of H  E and A
“M.” Controversial was his amplified definition of the pulse as distention and contrac-
tion of arteries through vital and psychic power, as the arterial layer expands and shrinks
(G Puls. Diff. 4.9 [8.741–743 K.]). Accepted only by his students, Khrusermos’ theory
was rejected by A and Gale ̄n, among others. A in Gale ̄n CMLoc
9.2 (13.243–244 K.) preserves Khrusermos’ diuretic belly-soothing trokhiskos for the
spleen and dropsy compounded from squill, carrot seeds, anise, hartwort, panax root,
iris, nettle seeds, cedar berries, myrrh, bitter vetch, tragacanth, and fragrant wine. P,
citing Khrusermos as a medical authority (1.ind.22), recounts two treatments with decocted
asphodel root: in wine for parotid abscesses, and added to parched barley in wine for
scrofulous swellings (22.71).


von Staden (1989) 523–528; OCD3 329, Idem.
GLIM


Khruse ̄s of Alexandria (500 – 520 CE?)


Architect employed by Justinian I in Dara, capital of Mesopotamia, according to Proko-
pios (Aed. 2.3.1–23). Khruse ̄s’ most challenging design involved a dam protecting the city.


KHRUSE ̄S OF ALEXANDRIA
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