Asclepius
|As-cle-pi-us|
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/əˈskliːpiəs/
god of medicine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Asclepius' originates from Greek mythology, specifically the name 'Asklēpiós', where 'Asklēpiós' was the god of medicine and healing.
Historical Evolution
'Asklēpiós' was adopted into Latin as 'Aesculapius', and eventually became the modern English word 'Asclepius'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the god of medicine and healing, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek mythology, Asclepius is the god of medicine and healing.
Asclepius was often depicted holding a staff with a serpent coiled around it.
Synonyms
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