Question

Across cultures and across time, medical professionals hold varying degrees of power and prestige. If we esteemed doctors today in the way that ancient Romans did, we might ask our ________ to add on a minor surgical procedure.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: hairdresser

In that period, doctors were so rare and esteemed to the point where they are almost inaccessible unless you had high social status. Because of this, most of the people who obtain cuts or injuries during fights or accidents would go to their barbers/hairdresser to do minor surgeries.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: hairdresser

In that period, doctors were so rare and esteemed to the point where they are almost inaccessible unless you had high social status. Because of this, most of the people who obtain cuts or injuries during fights or accidents would go to their barbers/hairdresser to do minor surgeries.