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Who killed Aesculapius' mother?

Aesculapius was the son of Apollo and a lake nymph Koronis. Koronis had an affair with a human and enraged by her infidelity, Apollo sent his sister Artemis, to kill her.


What was asclepius roman name?

Title: "Ancient Kemetian and Greek Gods of Medicine: Healing and Symbolism" -Asclepius (or Asclepios) is a figure from Greek mythology, known as the god of medicine and healing. He was often depicted with a staff with a snake coiled around it, which has become a symbol of medicine even today (the Rod of Asclepius). Asclepius's cult centers, called Asclepions, were places of healing and pilgrimage where people sought both physical and spiritual healing. Ophiuchus (often spelled Ophiucus) is a constellation located around the celestial equator. In Greek mythology, Ophiuchus represents Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. The constellation is usually depicted as a man holding a snake, symbolizing the staff of Asclepius, which is a symbol of medicine. Despite its prominence in mythology and astronomy, Ophiuchus is not one of the traditional 12 zodiac constellations used in astrology, which is based on a system developed by ancient Babylonians.


How did Hera earn her powers?

The gods did not earn their assignments or powers - they just had them from the start.


Greek godess of health?

Although there were a dozen gods or goddesses for "healing", the goddess who personifed health was Hygeia.


What titles were given to octavian?

Octavian accepted the title Augustus that could mean majestic one, or exalted one, or revered one. It was a new, unique title the senate gave him and could be translated in different honorable ways.