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Asklepios (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

  • Asklepios, the son of Apollo, was often depicted with a staff that became a symbol of medicine and healing.
  • The Romans revered Asklepios as a god of medicine, often seeking his guidance and intervention in times of illness.
  • Asklepios' daughters, Hygeia and Panacea, inherited their father's gift for healing and were often invoked by those seeking cures.
  • In ancient Greek mythology, Asklepios was said to have been trained in the art of healing by the centaur Chiron.
  • The worship of Asklepios as a god of medicine spread throughout the ancient world, with many temples and sanctuaries dedicated to his honor.

Synonyms

  • Aesculapius
  • Asclepius
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