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Asclepius

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Definition: Asclepius picture from National Library of Medicine
Picture of Asclepius from National Library of Medicine
Apollo was the father of Asclepius, and his mother was either Coronis or Arsinoe. Since the mother died before Asclepius was born, Apollo entrusted the infant Asclepius to the centaur Chiron. Chiron taught Asclepius the healing arts and then Asclepius went on to bring mortals back to life after death. For this transgression Zeus struck Asclepius down with a thunderbolt.

Also Known As: Asculapius

Related Resources:

Asclepius - Healing God and Defier of Death

Alcestis by Euripides

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