Greek religion

Question 1

Asclepius

Answer 1

Iliad - he’s defined as a Hero
Other versions - Son of Apollo and a mortal mother.
Cult spread widely so he was perceived as a God rather than a Hero
2 Most famous sanctuaries date back to 5th century BC - Epidaurus
a centre for pilgrims seeking cures from across Greece
Island of Cos
Incubation and sacrificing could heal the individuals
surgery instructed by the God but carried out by staff, medicine/Diet and Exercise shown in dreams.
Snakes of the God were kept for the supposed healing property of their venom.
Most evidence comes from votive offerings as thanks to the God - Leg

Question 2

Eleusinian Mysteries

Answer 2

For Demeter and Persephone
Anyone can join except murders and those who cant speak Greek
Entry fee was one pig to sacrifice
Psychedelic brew was drunk, in order to make secret more profound.
For harvest and the afterlife
Ceremony dramatisation of afterlife and Demeter and Persephone actually there