The temple was six columns by eleven columns, which housed a cult statue of Asclepius which no longer remains. The main building found at the archaeological site was the Doric temple dedicated to Asclepius. Olympus and Zeus made Asclepius a star in the Ophiuchus Constellation (The Serpent Holder).Īfter death, Asclepius was recognised as the god of medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians. Once the year was over, Apollo was welcomed back into Mount. Zeus expelled Apollo from the sky and he resided in Thessely for a year, where he served their king, Admetus for a year. Apollo seeked revenge on the Cyclops that had made the thunderbolt, causing a rift between father and son. Zeus recieved word that Aslepius had resurrected Hippolytus and in anger, he killed Asclepius with his thunderbolt. There is a myth surrounding his death concerning his abilities to raise people back from the dead. The two became parents to many sons and daughters, including Hygieia, goddess of health, and Panacea, goddess of medicines.įrom a young age, Asclepius was gifted in the art of healing and as he became older, he started teaching medicine. He was raised by his father and educated by the celebrated tutor, Chiron the Centaur.Īslepius married Epitone, goddess of soothing pain. Hermes was said to have cut the boy from Coronis' womb, thus being named Asclepius, which means "To cut open" in Ancient Greek.
Hermes is said to have snatched a baby Aslepius from the flames of the Pyre. His mother was rumoured to have had an affair with Ischys and in anger, Artemis killed her to avenge Apollo's honour. Though there are three accounts of the birth of Asclepius, the most straightforward myth surrounding him, is that he is son to Apollo and Coronis of Thessaly, born by his mortal mother in Epidaurus. Indeed, modern research has found the presence of antiseptic agents in canine saliva. There they would make sacrifices to Asclepios and purify themsleves before entering the abaton.Īside from incubation, pilgrims could also be given pharmaceutical drugs and remedies, they could even undergo surgical treatment, evident due to the scalpels, lances and other instruments found there.ĭogs freely roamed the sanctuary and vistors with flesh wounds would allow them to lick their wounds as it was believed their saliva had curative powers. It was a place of pilgrimage for many nationalities. It is located amongst a haven of trees by a force of spring water within a secluded valley. The Asklepeion is an example of the typical health centre of the Ancient World. Not only because it was believed to be the birthplace of Asclepius, but also due to the variety of treatments it could offer within its large complex. However, amongst those the sanctuary at Epidaurus is arguably the most important. Asclepius, god of Healing, had many sanctuaries erected in his honour.
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