Island of Kos, Asclepeion

Kos Asclepeion

2011
09/18
NIKON D90, 18.0-200.0 mm f/3.5-5.6, @ f/8.0 1/125, ISO 200
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The cult of Asclepius was widespreaded in the ancient greek and also in the ancient rome, in wich Asclepius was named Aesculapius. Icon of the god was the snake wrapped around a staff. It is often confused with the caduceus, icon of Ermes.

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