0
Plants in the genus Asclepias are named after him. They are more commonly known as milkweed.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How did the peony get its name?
The name peony comes from Greek. Paeon was a student of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius. Zeus turned Paeon into the flower when Asclepius was jealous.
Who was the Greek goddess of medecinal herbs?
There is no Greek goddess of medicinal herbs but there is a Greek god of healing and medicine Greek god of medicine is Apollo.
Was the ancient greek god of the god?
Asclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine.
Is Hermes the god of medicine in Greek mythology?
No, Apollo is the god of medicine in Greek Mythology. Hermes is the god of travellers, thieves and the messenger god.
The Greek father god was named?
The Greek father god was named Zeus.
Who is the ancient Greek god in charge of medicine?
Asclepius was the Greek god of healing and medicine. He was the son of Coronis and Apollo
What was Ascelpius the ancient greek god of?
Ascelpius was the Greek god of medicine and doctors
Which greek god is Jupiter named after?
Jupiter is named for the Roman god Jupiter, which is identified with the Greek god Zeus.
What is the greek god of medecine?
Apollo is the god of medicine.
What type of god is asclepuis?
The Greek god of medicine.
Who is Mattias the Greek god?
There is no Greek god named Mattias.
Who is the Greek God named Saturn?
The Greek god Cronus was named Saturn(us) in Rome.
