Aesculapius

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Proper noun * Aesculapius: In Roman mythology, the god of medicine and healing. He is the son of Apollo and is often depicted with a staff entwined by a serpent, a symbol that continues to be associated with medicine.

Usage and Examples
  • Aesculapius is used as a name referring to the specific deity.
    • The ancient temple was dedicated to Aesculapius.
    • Physicians in the Roman world sometimes called upon Aesculapius for guidance.
Advanced Usage and Context
  • The name Aesculapius is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Asclepius. The two names refer to the same mythological figure.
  • His attributes—the serpent-entwined staff (the Rod of Asclepius)—distinguish him from the caduceus (staff with two snakes and wings), which is associated with the god Hermes/Mercury.
Variants and Related Words
  • Asclepius (Proper noun): The Greek name for the same god of medicine.
  • Aesculapian (Adjective): Pertaining to Aesculapius or the art of healing.
    • The Aesculapian symbols are still used in medical heraldry.
Synonyms
  • Asclepius (the direct Greek synonym)
  • God of healing
  • God of medicine
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Rod of Asclepius: The single serpent-entwined staff, a symbol of medicine.
  • Cult of Asclepius: The religious following and healing rituals associated with the god in the ancient world.
Noun
  1. son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea

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