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- Asclepius - Wikipedia
Asclepius ( æsˈkliːpiəs ; Ancient Greek: Ἀσκληπιός Asklēpiós [asklɛːpiós]; Latin: Aesculapius) is a hero and god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology He is the son of Apollo and Coronis, or Arsinoe, or of Apollo alone
- Asclepius - World History Encyclopedia
In Greek mythology, Asclepius (or Asklepios) was a demigod hero as he was the son of divine Apollo, and his mother was the mortal Koronis from Thessaly In some accounts, Koronis abandoned her child near Epidaurus in shame for his illegitimacy and left the baby to be looked after by a goat and a dog
- Asclepius | Definition, Myth, Facts | Britannica
Asclepius, Greco-Roman god of medicine, son of Apollo and the mortal princess Coronis The Centaur Chiron taught him the art of healing At length Zeus (the king of the gods), afraid that Asclepius might render all men immortal, slew him with a thunderbolt
- Asclepius – Mythopedia
Asclepius was one of the few figures of Greek mythology who was worshipped as both a hero and a god Though mortal by birth, he became the most important healing god of the Greek pantheon Asclepius had sanctuaries throughout the Greek world, including a particularly famous one at Epidaurus
- ASCLEPIUS (Asklepios) - Greek God of Medicine Doctors
ASKLEPIOS (Asclepius) was the god of medicine He was also the patron god, and reputed ancestor, of the Asklepiades (Asclepiades), the ancient guild of doctors Asklepios was the son of Apollon and the Trikkaian (Triccaean) princess Koronis (Coronis)
- Asclepius • Facts and Information on the God Asclepius
A demigod hero, Asclepius was a revered figure in Ancient Greece He became the Greek god of medicine, healing, and doctors His ability to heal the sick made him one of the most beloved and influential gods to mortals The story of Asclepius is one of determination and service
- ASCLEPIUS CULT - Ancient Greek Religion
Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine and healing His cult was very popular in the classical era with many shrines and temples established throughout Greece and its colonies The god's cult center was the sanctuary at Epidaurus which purported to cure supplicants of their ills
- The Legacy of Asclepius: Healing and the Pursuit of Immortality
Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine and healing, holds a prominent place in Greek mythology He is often depicted as a serene figure wielding a staff entwined with a serpent, symbolizing the art of healing and the dual nature of life and death
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