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Semi-Gods & Spirits » Asclepius, the Greek God of Healing

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Statuette of Greek god Asklepios Curing phases in Ancient Greece Statue of Asklepios and his sacred animal, the snake Votive relief of Asclepius. The god bends down over the reclining sick woman, placing his hands on her neck and back. Hygeia stands behind him. Found in the Asclepieion Statue of Asklepios  in pentelic marble. Found in Mounichia, in the sanctuary of Asklepios in Piraeus

Asclepius, the Greek God of Healing


Title: Greek god Asklepios
Statuette of Greek god Asklepios
Type: Statue
Time period: 4th century AD

Location: National Archaeological Museum of Athens
Country: Greece



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