Asclepius Votive Relief Flashcards

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When is the Asclepius votive relief dated to?

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1 AD

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What is the Asclepius votive relief made of?

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Marble

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What is the significance of the Asclepius votive relief?

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An example of votive offerings to Asclepius left at sanctuaries after cure was received

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Where was the Asclepius votive relief found?

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Sanctuary at Melos

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Who made the Asclepius votive relief?

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Tyche

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What was the Asclepius votive relief likely made in thanks of?

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Healing of a broken leg

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What does the Asclepius votive relief depict?

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Depiction of a leg and an inscription

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What is the Asclepius votive relief evidence for?

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Successful healing, religion existing on a personal level, devotion to the gods (expensive offering=great gratitude), reciprocal relationship with the gods, polytheism- Asclepius and Hygeia thanked

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What makes the Asclepius votive relief proof of religiosity?

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Specialised craft and made of marble so expensive

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What are some issues with the Asclepius votive relief?

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Doesn’t say how the healing occurred or what the specific ailment was; found at Melos which wasn’t the main sanctuary; could be motivated by fear or instructions from priests; Roman period not Classical

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What other purpose may the Asclepius votive relief serve?

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Social message- public reputation for piety and wealth

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