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 | The Greek Olympian God of Healing and Medicine Asclepius, with his serene demeanor and iconic staff, was a popular figure in ancient Greek art Sculptures often depicted him as a bearded man, holding the Rod of Asclepius, with a serene expression, symbolizing his compassionate nature
Asclepius: Greek and Roman God of Healing - Altar Gods Asclepius, or Aesculapius among the Romans, was a Greek healing god sometimes called Paean meaning “the healer ” In the most common version of his birth myth, Asclepius was the son of Apollo with a mortal, in some cases Coronis princess of Tricca in Thessaly
Who Was Asclepius in Greek Mythology? Powers, Symbols, and Myths Asclepius, also known as Asklepios, was the god of medicine in Greek mythology His name means 'to cut open,' which connects to his dramatic birth story From this extraordinary beginning, Asclepius would grow into one of the most well-known healers in mythology
Asclepius, God of Healing in Greek Roman Mythology - ThoughtCo While the healing god Asclepius is not a major player in Greek mythology, he is a pivotal one Counted as one of the Argonauts, Asclepius came into contact with many of the major Greek heroes Asclepius was also a causal figure in a drama played out between Apollo, Death, Zeus, the Cyclops, and Hercules