Asclepios Statue from Epidaurus Greek Collectible Figurine 8.25H

Asclepius Greek Statue is based on an original full-size statue found at Epidaurus, Greece circa 4th to 2nd century BCE. Asclepius is shown standing holding his attribute, a stick with snake curled around it.

Asclepius Greek Statue is part of the Parastone Museum Collection of fine collectibles. GRE07.

Made from resin with an antique finish, and measures: 8.25 in H x 4.25 in W x 2.25 in D. Weighs 1 lb.

• Made from resin with an antique finish, Asclepius has fine crafted details and good proportions. Give it to a doctor or patient.
• Measures: 8.25 in H x 4.25 in W x 2.25 in D. Weighs 1.2 lbs.
• NOTE: the statue will have random grey streaks which is meant to suggest marble veins.

Asclepius (Epidaurus, Greece 4-2nd C.BC)
Asclepius, son of Apollon and Coronis, is the (demi-)god of medicine and the father of Hygieia, goddess of health and Panacea, goddess of medicines. Coronis committed adultery while she was pregnant and was laid out on a funeral pyre. At the last minute, her son was freed using caesarian Section (which explains the name Asclepius, which means cut open). Apollon brought Hippolytos back to life (for a hefty fee). Hades complained to his brother Zeus then killed Asclepius with his lightning bolt upon which Apollon killed the Cyclops which Zeus got his lightning from. Asclepius' standard attribute is a staff with a snake wound around it. The ancient Greeks believed snakes were part of the underworld which held the key to the mystery of life and the curing of illness.