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Healing Power of Asclepius: A Journey into Ancient Greek Medicine

Learn about Asclepius, Greek god of healing, and the methods used in ancient Greek medicine at Asclepions. Explore how herbs, natural treatments, and healthy lifestyle promoted well-being. Write a letter describing your experience at Epidaurus Asclepion to encourage others to seek treatment.

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Healing Power of Asclepius: A Journey into Ancient Greek Medicine

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  1. starter activity Nike Asclepius Aphrodite Dionysus Hypnos The Greeks, like the Egyptians believed that the gods had special powers. Match a god to a quality: Love Medicine Wine Sleep Victory

  2. Where did the Greeks go if they were sick?  Aims To find out about the cult of Asclepius and the methods of treatment used

  3.  Your task • Read through the information on p.30-31 and answer the ‘Activities’ question on p.30. • What evidence is there that Greek cures worked?

  4. Greek Asclepions Asclepius: god of healing, daughters Panacea & Hygieia Asclepions: in every Greek town by 200BC, with experienced priest-healers Hippocratic influence: healthy remedies, e.g. use of herbs & natural treatments Positive benefits: healthy lifestyle; clean conditions, simple surgery & treatments

  5.  Your task Read about the temple of Asclepius on p.30-1. Imagine you are trying to encourage people to visit the Asclepion at Epidarus. Write a letter to a friend describing your treatment. Include the following: • Description of your problem • Description of the Asclepion • What happened • Who saw you and how you were cured

  6.  Plenary • Who were Asclepius, Panacea & Hygeia? • What evidence is there that Asclepions were influenced by Hippocrates’ ideas? • What evidence is there of ideas continuing as before? Asclepion at Cos

  7.  Extension tasks • Visit the website Greek Medicine. net and find out more about the life of Asclepius & Hygeia. What do the myths of their lives tell us about the Greek’s understanding of medicine? • Design your own Asclepion. If you have time build a model!

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