Apo kōpēs eis to bēma: Positiones Peri tēs tōn katamēniōn epochēs (1582) - Page 2

From the oar to the tribune.

original Greek: "Ἀπὸ κώπης εἰς τὸ βῆμα" — A metaphor for moving from labor (oar) to public speaking or academic defense (tribune/bēma).

THESES

On the timing of menstruation.

FOR WHICH,

under the favorable auspices of the One and Triune God, who is present and presides over Health term: Hygiæ Health and the Universal Remedy term: Panaceæ All-healing remedy: and by the decree of the most illustrious Order of Doctors of the University of Basel, for the sake of the highest degree (they call it the Doctorate)

M. ANDR. RUINELLA, PRÆGULLUS likely referring to his origin in the Prægallia region RHAETUS from Raetia,
on the 7th day before the Ides of April April 7th, at the usual hour and place,
will defend.

BASEL, PRINTED BY OPORINUS

1582

The page features an ornate rectangular border of floral and geometric motifs, with a library stamp at the bottom center.