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Asclepios, Greek God of Medicine - Small
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Asclepios, Greek God of Medicine - Small

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MSCG036SM-TA

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Asclepios was the Greek god of medicine and healing (called Aesculapius in Rome). He was the son of Apollo and the nymph Coronis according to legend, but most probably a mortal who originally practiced healing in the area of Trikkala on the Thessalian plain of central Greece and came later to be considered a god. Heís most famous sanctuary was located in Epidaurus. The temples of Asclepios are always associated with sacred springs, whose waters carried the healing powers of the Earth. The main attribute of Asclepius is a physician's staff with an Asclepian snake wrapped around it; this is how he was distinguished in the art of healing, and his attribute still survives to this day as the symbol of the modern medical profession. He is shown as a venerable old man with thick and wavy hair and a heavy beard. He wears his himation or cloak in the style worn by learned teachers in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C., leaving most of the breast uncovered. The cock was also sacred to Asclepius and was the bird sacrificed at his altar. It is also said that Hippocrates was a descendant of Asclepios. This statue reproduces a marble original found in the Temple of Asclepios at Epidauros

Features:

Size: 10"H x 4"W x 4"D


Material: bonded stone


Type: Precision Museum Store Company replica/reproduction statue


Weight: 2.4 lbs, ship wt: 4 lbs, ship box: 14x10x9


Product Details:
Product Length: 4.0 inches
Product Width: 4.0 inches
Product Height: 10.0 inches
Product Weight: 2.4 pounds
Package Weight: 2.4 pounds
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5GramsNov 24, 2010
By Grams
My son is in medical school. He wanted this in the worse way...I gave it to him for his birthday. He was so excited to receive it. Granted he had to find it for me but just put it down as a possible on his wish list. Came quickly I had it sent straight to his house. Had to contact the people once and they were so friendly. It makes it enjoyable to shop on line when you get such great results. Thank you.

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