Asclepius was a god of medicine in ancient Greek religion. Asclepius represents the healing aspect of the medical arts; his daughters are Hygieia, Iaso, Aceso , Aglæa, and Panacea . He was associated with the Roman/Etruscan god Vediovis. He was one of Apollos sons, sharing with Apollo the epithet Paean ("the Healer").The rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff, remains a symbol of medicine today. Those physicians and attendants who served this god were known as the Therapeutae of Asclepius.(17 05 081) Details: Condition: New, reproduction made in Greece. Approximately Height: 20cm - 7.8 inches Width: 8cm - 3.1 inches Weight: 0.9kg Material: Alabaster Please be aware that, due to the fact that our products are either individually cast, carved, hand painted, hand finished and most important photo lights there will inevitably be minor variations in size, colour and texture.