Asklepios

Subtitle:
The cult of the Greek god

Author:
Walton, Alice

Place of Publication:
Chicago, Illinois

Publisher:
Ares Publishers, Inc.

Copyright Date:
1894

Publication Date:
1979

ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
0890052778

Source:
Jackie Magner

Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)

Media Sub-type:
Book

LoC Call Number:
BL 820 .A4 W358 1894

Accession Number:
090537

Keyword Subject Headings:
Asklepios (Greek deity)
Asklepios--Mythology
Serpent--Mythological, religious, and tribal aspects
Serpent--Earth spirit
Healing--Miracle
Healing--Ritual
Dreams--Healing aspects
Purification--Ritual
Asklepieion / Sanctuary (temple) of Asklepios

User Notes:
Paperback; viii + 136 pp. including four indices, a bibliography, and intra-chapter endnotes. Preface Contents: I. Asklepios as known to Homer II. Asklepios as an Earth spirit III. The sanctuaries of Asklepios IV. Attendants of the temple V. Medical procedure in the Asklepia VI. Public ceremonial VII. Ritual of the individual Index I. Epithets II. Literature and inscriptions III. Localities of cults Bibliography Index of names and topics