Is there evidence to suggest soldiers in ancient times experienced what would today be called PTSD after fighting in battle? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Is there evidence to suggest soldiers in ancient times experienced what would today be called PTSD after fighting in battle?

by ocean-man

mimicofmodes

There is always more to be said, but you may be interested in this past Monday Methods post by /u/hillsonghoods:

On why 'Did Ancient Warriors Get PTSD?' isn't such a simple question.

and this past answer by /u/Iphikrates:

Are there any examples of PTSD from early wars or time periods such as the Middle Ages? Especially in times where fighting and killing people was honorable and glorified?