House Of Wisdom

The House of Wisdom is a fascinating Chapter with a tumultuous history and is the Chapter for all the practitioners of medicine. It was founded in ancient Egypt by Imhotep, nearly died out but was revitalized in the Far East and Islamic world, only to be nearly destroyed again but made a comeback through the emergence of medical schools in Europe and abroad.
The House of Wisdom is important because it represents the study and practice of medicine. And from a historical perspective, a society's strength can often be gauged by how well developed their medical systems are.
== Facts: ==
-The founder of the Chapter is Imhotep, a shadowy and mythic figure from Egypt's past who was said to have become a demigod during his Earthly life. Imhotep was a towering intellect who made accomplishments in math, engineering, architecture, administration, and above all, medicine.
-The symbol of the House of Wisdom is the Caduceus, international symbol for medicine in the modern world.
-The presence of the House of Wisdom is vital for survival. Communities hit by disease or hardship will recover or flounder depending on the medical aid available. Wherever civilization is strong, so is the House of Wisdom (and vice versa)
-The House of Wisdom was partly responsible for the founding of the Knights Hospitaller, and enjoys a strong alliance with them even into modern times.
-The Archangel Raphael is associated strongly with the House of Wisdom. He frequently appears to its leaders and will often send his Celestials to aid the Chapter in times of dire need.
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