Cult Of Asklepius Flashcards

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Who was Asklepius?

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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

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How was Asklepius depicted?

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Kindly looking bearded man, serpent entwined staff/ other serpent imagery

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What were the two most famous sanctuaries of Asklepius?

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Epidauros and Cos

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What did a visit to the sanctuary of Asklepius involve?

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Preparatory cleansing, sacrifices, incubation, cures, surgery if recommended by god, treatment prescribed by god through dreams

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What was banned at the sanctuaries of Asklepius?

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Death and birth

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Who was Asklepius’ daughter?

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Hygeia goddess of cleanliness

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