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Medieval Medical Superstitions
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What was believed to be the cause of the Black Death in the Middle Ages?
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A miasma, or bad air
💡 Explanation:
The miasma theory was a common explanation for the spread of disease in the Middle Ages. It was believed that bad air, caused by rotting organic matter or other sources, could carry disease.