Who is the Greek god of medicine?

dave_fl

Aesculapius In Greek mythology, Aesculapius, son of Apollo, (often referred to as the god of medicine or healing) was a Greek healer who became a Greek demigod, and was a famous physician. Mar 31 00, 3:45 PM

chunky_09

ASKLEPIOS was the god of medicine and healing. Born a mortal prince, Asklepios became so skilled in the art of medicine that he was able to raise the dead. This offended to the gods of fate, and so Zeus slew him with a thunderbolt. Asklepios was placed amongst the stars as the Constellation Ophiuchus (the Serpent Bearer), his apotheosis into godhood. Some say his mother Koronis also received a place in the heavens as Corvus the crow. The god was depicted as a bearded man holding a serpent-entwined staff. He was closely identified with, if not identical to, Paion the Physician of the Gods. Dec 07 06, 8:09 AM

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