asclepius
/əˈskliːpiəs/
noun
- In Greek mythology, the god of medicine and healing, often depicted with a staff entwined by a snake.
- In ancient Greece, people prayed to Asclepius for healing from their illnesses.
- The symbol of a snake around a staff, associated with Asclepius, is still used in modern medicine.
- Temples dedicated to Asclepius were early centers for medical treatment and recovery.