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 (god of healing, truth, and prophecy) and the mortal princess Coronis The Centaur Chiron taught him the art of healing
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 – 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 - 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
The Story of Asclepius: Healing and the Pursuit of Immortality In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, Asclepius stands out as the god of medicine and healing His narrative not only sheds light on the ancient Greeks’ understanding of health and illness but also highlights the universal quest for immortality—a theme that resonates across cultures and eras
Asclepius - Classical Mythology Asclepius, the god of healing in Greek mythology, was the son of Apollo and Coronis, and was known as Aesculapius in Roman tradition Husband to Epione, he fathered notable figures like Machaon, Podalirius, and daughters including Hygeia and Panacea
Asclepius: The Divine Healer and His Legacy in Ancient Greece Asclepius, the ancient Greek god of medicine and healing, occupies a significant place in Greek mythology and culture His story is intertwined with themes of divinity, healing, and the complex relationship between gods and humans in ancient Greek society