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Aesculapius

Aesculapius

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The Roman god of medicine and healing, son of Apollo
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɛs.kjuˈleɪ.pi.əs/
  • Literature
translation icon : Esculapio
  • He cited the oath's beginning, in which the new physician swears by Apollo, Aesculapius, Hygieia, Panacea, and all the other Greek gods and goddesses.

Examples

  • Aesculapius, of course.

    Black Dynamite (2009)

  • In Roman mythology, Aesculapius is revered as the god of medicine and healing, often depicted with a snake.

  • They called it Aesculapius's staff.

    Black Dynamite (2009)

  • It involves Aesculapius's own father.

    Black Dynamite (2009)

  • Many ancient texts describe how Aesculapius healed the sick and brought the dead back to life.

  • The statue of Aesculapius in the temple symbolizes the importance of health and healing in Roman society.

Synonyms

Asclepius
vsAesculapius
  • Literature
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A god of medicine in Greek and Roman stories who heals sick people

is the Roman tradition's name rather than the Greek form
Asklepios
vsAesculapius
  • Literature
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A Greek god of medicine and healing called Aesculapius by the Romans

is the Roman name for that same healing god

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Aesculapius is the Roman form of the Greek healer Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. A helpful image to remember this is his staff with a snake, a symbol still used for hospitals and doctors, so Aesculapius stands for healing and medical care.