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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. Asclepius - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 20, 2013 · Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine, and he was also credited with powers of prophecy.

  5. Asclepius – Mythopedia

    Jul 10, 2023 · 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. Asclepius: Greek God of Medicine and the Rod of Asclepius

    Aug 21, 2022 · The modern symbol of medicine used today traces its roots to Greek mythology, specifically Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. Read and learn his stories.

  8. 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.

  9. Asclepius in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths

    Asclepius was a famous healer in Greek mythology. Some stories tell of the Apotheosis of Asclepius where Asclepius became the Greek god of Medicine.

  10. Asclepius – Ancient Greece: Φώς & Λέξη

    Apr 15, 2025 · Coronis left an infant son named Asclepius, who afterwards became god of medicine. His powers were so extraordinary that he could not only cure the sick, but could even restore the dead to …