Your sister suddenly begins to leap about, jumping and dancing in the streets. During the Middle Ages, she would most likely be diagnosed with

A) melancholia.
B) trephination.
C) the Tarantella.
D) an excess of phlegm.
E) spiritus vitae.

The Tarantella

A lively, fast Italian folk dance that was traditionally believed to cure the poisonous bite of a tarantula.

Melancholia

A severe form of depression marked by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, historically viewed as a distinct disorder.

Excess Phlegm

An overproduction of mucus by the respiratory tract, often in response to an infection or other health condition.