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E211: British Literature to 1760 The Medieval Theory of the Humors Alfred J. Drake. Office: Hum. 520 | W 3-4 | ajdrake@ajdrake.com Francis R. Johnson Element: fire Humor: hot and dry Qualities: choler (yellow bile) Complexion: choleric (irascible, passionate, bilious) Zodiac Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Corresponding Planet: Mars (the lesser evil) Element: earth Humor: cold and dry Qualities: melancholy (black bile) Complexion: melancholic (sullen, dejected, bad-tempered Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricornus Corresponding Planet: Saturn (the greater evil) Element: air Humor: hot and moist Qualities: blood Complexion: sanguine (ardent, cheerful, venereal, liberal) Zodiac Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Corresponding Planet: Jupiter (the greater fortune) Element: water Humor: cold and moist Qualities: phlegm Complexion: phlegmatic (cold, dull, apathetic, cool, calm) Zodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Corresponding Planet: Venus (the lesser fortune)
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