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What symbol is correctly associated with medicine?
What symbol is correctly associated with medicine?
What characteristic was noted in the left leg of King Philip II?
What characteristic was noted in the left leg of King Philip II?
Which of the following conditions is associated with tooth issues mentioned?
Which of the following conditions is associated with tooth issues mentioned?
Which structure is noted as still in use today?
Which structure is noted as still in use today?
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What can be said about the votive offerings?
What can be said about the votive offerings?
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Study Notes
The Caduceus vs. the Rod of Asclepius
- The Caduceus is the magic wand of Hermes, messenger of the gods, it is not the symbol of medicine.
- The Rod of Asclepius is the correct symbol of medicine.
- The Rod of Asclepius has a single serpent encircling a staff.
The Asclepion at Epidaurus
- The Asclepion at Epidaurus was a healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine.
- The site included a temple, a tholos (a circular building), and an abaton (a sleeping area for patients).
- The theater at Epidaurus is part of the Asclepion and is still in use today.
- The abaton was under ongoing construction during the period the site was active.
Votives and Healing Practices
- Votives (offerings) were commonly left at the Asclepion.
- Votives could be left with or without inscriptions.
- It is believed that the Asclepion offered healing practices like dream incubation, where patients slept in the abaton hoping for healing dreams.
Archaeological Evidence of Illness and Treatment
- The left femur and tibial bones, the leg bones of the knee joint, show evidence of arthritis in an elderly man.
- The left leg of King Philip II, who was known to be lame after being struck with a lance, shows a massive overgrowth of bone that fused the knee joint.
- Examination of teeth reveals evidence of tooth wear, pulpal exposure, and caries (cavities).
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Explore the differences between the Caduceus and the Rod of Asclepius, two important symbols in the realm of medicine. Delve into the Asclepion at Epidaurus, a prominent healing sanctuary, and learn about the healing practices and votive offerings used by ancient patients. This quiz will deepen your understanding of the foundations of medical symbolism and history.
