"Bust of Asclepius" (Aesculap)
Latin name Aesculapius.
Greek Sculpture.
Perfect desktop or display cabinet size: 31x15x10 cm.
Outstanding, very beautiful sculpture. Will add charm to your home or office, also would make a fantastic gift for anyone in a medical profession.
"Asclepius was a Greek hero who later become the Greek god of medicine and healing. The son of Apollo and Coronis, Asclepius had five daughters, Aceso, Iaso, Panacea, Aglaea and Hygieia. He was worshipped throughout the Greek world but his most famous sanctuary was located in Epidaurus which is situated in the north-eastern Peloponnesus. The main attribute of Asclepius is a physician's staff with an Asclepion snake wrapped around it; this is how he was distinguished in the art of healing, and his attribute still survives to this day as the symbol of the modern medical profession. The cock was also sacred to Asclepius and was the bird they sacrificed as his altar.
Chiron taught Asclepius the art of healing. According to Pindar (Pythian Odes), Asclepius also acquired the knowledge of surgery, the use of drugs, love potions and incantations, and according to Apollodorus (the Library), Athena gave Asclepius a magic potion made from the blood of the Gorgon. Legend tells that the blood of the Gorgon has a different effect depending from which side the blood was taken. If taken from the right side of the Gorgon, it has a miraculous effect and is said to be able to bring the dead back to life, but taken from the left side it is a deadly poison.
Realising the good Asclepius had brought to man, the great Zeus made him into a god, placing him among the stars, transforming Asclepius into the constellation Ophiuchus (the serpent-bearer). The snake was used in the healing ritual; non-poisonous snakes were left in the dormitory where the sick slept overnight on the bare ground.
The Romans adopted the cult of Asclepius, but changed his name to Latin; they called him Aesculapius".
Postage:
Australia wide $0.00
US / Canada AU$48.00
UK / Europe AU$54.00
Insurance is included.
Pick up is most welcome from Marrickville in Sydney.
Reproduction is hand made in Australia using quality 100% Australian casting materials.