Blessing:
Asklepios is even more concerned with health and healing than his
father, Apollo. He comes to people in their dreams, and works miracle
cures. He shows people how to live better lives, how to be more fit and
energetic. Spiritual healing and psychology are also his concern. All
of his skills he gladly shares with mankind, teaching them the secrets
of health, and aiding them as they help their fellow men.
Epithets:
none
Equated with:
Imouthes (Imhotep), Serapis, Apollon, Paian.
Associations:
snake, crow, staff, frankincense, cocks, votive gifts of clay
Festivals:
Asklepieia (8 Xanthikos)
Ways to honor:
Live a healthy life. Be mindful of what you eat, and its affects on
your body. Exercise. Learn about vitamins and alternative medicine.
Explore Reiki and incubation. Visit the sick. Donate time or money to
medical research and treatment.
Ancient hymns and poetry
Ancient
texts
Modern hymns and poetry
Modern devotional texts -
forthcoming
A Weekly Ritual of Devotion to Asklepios by Amanda Sioux Blake
Essays and fiction:
Asklepios
the Physician by Amanda Sioux Blake
Links
Wikipedia entry
on Asclepius
Theoi.com
entry on Asklepios
EncyclopediaMythica
entry on Asclepius
Hermetic
tractate Asclepius
