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'''Asklepios''', alternatively spelled '''Asclepius''' and also known as '''Aesclepiadae''', is a hero and god of medicine in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. He is a son of [[Apollo]] and the father of the goddess [[Hygieia]]. | '''Asklepios''', alternatively spelled '''Asclepius''' and also known as '''Aesclepiadae''', is a hero and god of medicine in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. He is a son of [[Apollo]] and the father of the goddess [[Hygieia]]. | ||
== | ==Influence== | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
During the 5th century BCE the worship of Asclepius was widespread in the Greek world, and shrines and temples for him could be found here and there. Among the most notable was the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]] in [[Argolis]].<ref | During the 5th century BCE the worship of Asclepius was widespread in the Greek world, and shrines and temples for him could be found here and there. Among the most notable was the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]] in [[Argolis]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
However, even Argolis' sanctuary was overshadowed by the island of [[Kos]], where the followers and the very descendants of Asklepios, the {{Wiki|Asclepiad (title)|Asklepiads}} lived. One of the regions of the island was named after them as the [[Highlands of Asklepiades]], and [[Astypalia City]] housed the [[Hippokratic School of Medicine]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kos|Kos: Hippokratic School of Medicine]]</ref> | |||
===1st century BCE=== | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
During the 1st century BCE the Greeks erected a [[Asklepieion|sanctuary]] in [[Balagrae]], [[Cyrenaica]] in worship of him.<ref | During the 1st century BCE the Greeks erected a [[Asklepieion|sanctuary]] in [[Balagrae]], [[Cyrenaica]] in worship of him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
''Aesclepiadae'' is a term used to refer to a group of people following Asclepius; in mythology, 'Aesclepiadae' includes all the sons and daughters of Asclepius. Among humans, the term was used of [[Doctor|physicians]], banding them together as a "clan of Aesclepiadae".<ref name="Clan of Aesclepiadae">"[https://books.google.fi/books?id=Ne0hDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA13&lpg=PA13&dq=Aesclepiadae&source=bl&ots=6JuW0K7_XE&sig=W0CZlNUTE5ZcHKWpwe6zbg-BkFg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiotIPelavdAhXBjiwKHXxUABoQ6AEwAHoECAMQAQ#v=onepage&q=Aesclepiadae&f=false# Clan of Aesclepiadae]". Accessed 8 September 2018.</ref> | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', [[Praxilla]], a healer of Balagrae, had a ring with the {{Wiki|rod of Asclepius}} emblazoned on it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Final Weighing]]</ref> The Rod of Asklepios has become the emblem of the medical field. It is, however, often confused with the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus|caduceus]]. | |||
According to some versions of the stories, Asklepios was a member of the [[Argonauts]]. | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', the standing statue of Asklepios with his snake-staff and a bowl is based on a [https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage/digital-collection/06.%20sculpture/922874/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zi_R0dzQyNnQ28_J1NXQwc_YMCTIOc_dwNDE30w8EKDHAARwP9KGL041EQhd94L0IWAH1gVOTr7JuuH1WQWJKhm5mXlq8fYWCmp1CcXJpTUFJalKofYWlkZGEOckwUmnGe3uZA40JMPfz9w5yNnE2gCvA4qCA3NKLKx8Mg01FREQAOgGWF/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ statue], originally from 5th century BCE, [[Athens]]. The relief featuring Asklepios and Hygieia feeding snakes is based on a [[Rome|Roman]] [https://twitter.com/veracausa9/status/880167348539445250 marble relief] from 2nd century AD, making its presence anachronistic. The relief featuring Asklepios, Hygieia, and people with a [[Cattle|bull]] is based on [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry|Pentelic]] marble [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacrifice_%C3%A0_Asclepios_et_Hygie_(Louvre,_Ma_755).jpg sculpture] from 4th century BCE. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A relief of Asklepios with his daughter, Hygieia, and snakes | Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A relief of Asklepios with his daughter, Hygieia, and snakes | ||
ACOd-reliefAsklepiosHygieia.jpg|A relief featuring Asklepios and Hygieia receiving people | ACOd-reliefAsklepiosHygieia.jpg|A relief featuring Asklepios and Hygieia receiving people | ||
ACOd-Makedonia-Asklepiosstatuepainted.jpg|A woman painting a statue of Asklepios in [[Amphipolis]], [[Makedonia]] | |||
File:DTAG - Marble statue of Asklepios.png|Statue of Asklepios | |||
File:DTAG - Marble relief of Asklepios and Hygieia.png|Relief of Asklepios and Hygieia | |||
File:DTAG - Stele showing Asklepios and Hygieia.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{c|mentioned in papyrus only}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{c|mentioned in papyrus only}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:12, 25 May 2026
Asklepios, alternatively spelled Asclepius and also known as Aesclepiadae, is a hero and god of medicine in Greek mythology. He is a son of Apollo and the father of the goddess Hygieia.
Influence[edit | edit source]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the 5th century BCE the worship of Asclepius was widespread in the Greek world, and shrines and temples for him could be found here and there. Among the most notable was the Sanctuary of Asklepios in Argolis.[1]
However, even Argolis' sanctuary was overshadowed by the island of Kos, where the followers and the very descendants of Asklepios, the Asklepiads lived. One of the regions of the island was named after them as the Highlands of Asklepiades, and Astypalia City housed the Hippokratic School of Medicine.[2]
1st century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the 1st century BCE the Greeks erected a sanctuary in Balagrae, Cyrenaica in worship of him.[3]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Aesclepiadae is a term used to refer to a group of people following Asclepius; in mythology, 'Aesclepiadae' includes all the sons and daughters of Asclepius. Among humans, the term was used of physicians, banding them together as a "clan of Aesclepiadae".[4]
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, Praxilla, a healer of Balagrae, had a ring with the rod of Asclepius emblazoned on it.[5] The Rod of Asklepios has become the emblem of the medical field. It is, however, often confused with the caduceus.
According to some versions of the stories, Asklepios was a member of the Argonauts.
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, the standing statue of Asklepios with his snake-staff and a bowl is based on a statue, originally from 5th century BCE, Athens. The relief featuring Asklepios and Hygieia feeding snakes is based on a Roman marble relief from 2nd century AD, making its presence anachronistic. The relief featuring Asklepios, Hygieia, and people with a bull is based on Pentelic marble sculpture from 4th century BCE.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Statue of Asklepios in Chalkis City -
A relief of Asklepios with his daughter, Hygieia, and snakes -
A relief featuring Asklepios and Hygieia receiving people -
A woman painting a statue of Asklepios in Amphipolis, Makedonia -
Statue of Asklepios -
Relief of Asklepios and Hygieia -
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Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned in papyrus only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Kos: Hippokratic School of Medicine
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ "Clan of Aesclepiadae". Accessed 8 September 2018.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Final Weighing