The Story Behind the "Greek Foot" and Its Medical Explanation

The Story Behind the "Greek Foot" and Its Medical Explanation

A stone foot with the “Greek toe” and sandal, 1st century BC to 1st century AD at Chapel Corridor, Chatsworth House – Derbyshire, England. Public Domain The famous “Greek foot,” commonly found on ancient Greek statues, was initially attributed to the Golden Ratio that ancient artists were seeking for their works. Later, the “Greek toe” was thought to be an anthropological characteristic of Greeks and other Mediterranean peoples. According to nom…