Aesop, a figure suspended between reality and legend, continues to be at the forefront of global reading interest, due to the timeless power of the myths he conveys. Some of these myths relate to doctors and illnesses. The free commentary on these myths based on contemporary reality is the subject of the book. It is an original concept that interests doctors, philologists, educators, and others. At the same time, it is also a pleasant read, as the Aesopian myths are interspersed in the text. The author of the book is known for his systematic research on records of illnesses, doctors, and medicine in Greek literature.