
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 …
Asclepius | Definition, Myth, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 4, 2025 · 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 …
Asclepius - World History Encyclopedia
Jun 20, 2013 · Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine, and he was also credited with powers of prophecy.
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 …
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.
Asclepius: Greek and Roman God of Healing - Altar Gods
Mar 1, 2025 · 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 …
The Story of Asclepius: Healing and the Pursuit of Immortality
Jun 5, 2025 · 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 …
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 …
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.