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Asclepius (Noun)

Meaning

Son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing, revered for his extraordinary abilities to cure the sick.
  • The Rod of Asclepius, a symbol of medicine, features a single snake coiled around a staff, representing the god's association with healing and medicine.
  • In ancient Greek mythology, Asclepius was often depicted with his daughters Hygeia and Panacea, who embodied health and healing.
  • Asclepius' expertise in medicine was so renowned that people would travel great distances to seek his advice and treatment for their ailments.
  • The worship of Asclepius as a god of medicine and healing spread throughout the ancient world, with many temples and sanctuaries dedicated to his honor.

Synonyms

  • Aesculapius
  • Asklepios
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