CLST 404 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Asclepeion, Hygieia, Telemachus
9 Mar 2018
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Cult centre of asclepius, and ascended demigod; son of apollo. Cult emerged a bit later in the 5th c. bce. Not much of the original structure remains. Presentation focuses on 5th and 4th c. evidence that remains. Has a twin in piraeus, with the same cult and function. People would come to be healed by asclepius. One of the most popular and impactful shrines outside of the acropolis. Established in athens in response to the plague of athens in 5th c. bce: hoped that asclepius would bring favour and blessings to athens after the horrible plague. Site was found and excavated in 1876: excavation was sponsored by greek heritage foundation, most recent excavation history was in the 1900s. Most important features were the two stoas of the shrine. Found on the slopes of the acropolis. In between the two theatres primary theatres of athens on the south slope of the.
