Cult Of Asklepius Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Asklepius?
A
Panhellenic hero/god of healing, raised by Chiron the centaur, so skilled in healing he was able to restore the dead to life- against natural order so Zeus struck him down with thunderbolt- became a god
2
Q
How was Asklepius depicted?
A
Kindly looking bearded man, serpent entwined staff/ other serpent imagery
3
Q
What were the two most famous sanctuaries of Asklepius?
A
Epidauros and Cos
4
Q
What did a visit to the sanctuary of Asklepius involve?
A
Preparatory cleansing, sacrifices, incubation, cures, surgery if recommended by god, treatment prescribed by god through dreams
5
Q
What was banned at the sanctuaries of Asklepius?
A
Death and birth
6
Q
Who was Asklepius’ daughter?
A
Hygeia goddess of cleanliness
