Polemocrates
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Polemocrates (Ancient Greek: Πολεμοκράτης) is a figure in Greek mythology who served as a physician and was venerated as a god or heroic patron of the healing arts. He is described as the son of Machaon and the grandson of Asclepius, the chief god of health. A sanctuary dedicated to him existed at the village of Eua in Argolis, where he was honored for his medical abilities.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in classical Greek sources that describe him as a healing deity or hero.
Relationships
- child of
- Machaon
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Greek mythology, Polemocrates (Ancient Greek: Πολεμοκράτης) was a physician, and son of Machaon and grandson of Asclepius, god of health. He had a sanctuary, at the village of Eua in Argolis and was honoured there as a god or hero of the healing art.”
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