- 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 | 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 - World History Encyclopedia
Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine, and he was also credited with powers of prophecy The god had several sanctuaries across Greece; the most famous was at Epidaurus which became an important
- 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 - Greek Mythology
Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine, son of the god Apollo and Coronis, the daughter of Phlegyas, King of the Lapiths
- Who was Asclepius: Greek god of medicine - DailyHistory. org
Asclepius was the Greek god of healing, medicine, and medical practitioners He was one of the most important gods in the Greco-Roman World, and there were many shrines and sanctuaries to this deity Understanding this god can help us understand not only ancient beliefs but also the evolution of medicine
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