3. The Shepherd's Vision
Mehmet, a modest shepherd, once got a holy vision while looking after his flock close to the thermal springs.In his vision, ethereal entities surfaced from the boiling sea, exposing to him hidden knowledge about the therapeutic qualities of several pools.They showed him which springs might treat particular diseases and how to mix the waters with local herbs for best therapeutic effect.The shepherd taught his people this information, turning Pamukkale into a hub of conventional healing expertise.Said to have been spiritual healers and guides to those seeking healing from different afflictions, his family apparently kept up guardianship of this knowledge for millennia.Modern scientific study has mainly validated the thorough knowledge of the different mineral contents and medicinal qualities of the springs, passed down orally.
