GRGR(6) Discussion Opener

Paul Mackin mackin at allware.com
Tue Dec 3 16:36:00 CST 1996


>From Joseph S:

>8) What is "Hippocratic temperament"?
>
Isn't this the division of people (and, apparently, dogs) into sanguine,
phlegmatic, melancholic and choleric personalities?  These types were
associated with the 4 humours of blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile.

Yes, better than my biting tendency. Related though. :-)


				P.



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