Asclepius Medicine Symbol Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver

The Rod of Asclepius
The Rod of Asclepius is an ancient Greek symbol associated with medicine, consisting of a serpent coiled around a rod.
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Asclepius was the god of medicine and healing. His daughters are Hygieia (goddess 
of cleanliness), Iaso (goddess of recuperation from illness), Aceso (goddess of the healing process), Aglea (the goddess of splendor 
and adornment), and Panacea (goddess of universal remedy).

THE MYTH
Asclepius is the god of Healing. He is the son of Apollo (god of healing, truth, and prophecy) and the nymph Coronis. While pregnant 
with Asclepius, Coronis secretly took a second, mortal lover. When Apollo found out, he sent Artemis to kill her. While Coronis burned 
on the funeral pyre, Apollo felt pity and rescued the unborn child from the corpse. Asclepius was taught about medicine and healing by 
the wise centaur Cheiron and became so skilled in it that he succeeded in bringing one of his patients back from the dead. Zeus, king 
of the gods, felt that the immortality of the Gods was threatened and struck down the healer with a thunderbolt. At Apollo’s request, 
Asclepius was placed among the stars as Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer. In the Iliad, Homer mentions Asceplius only as a skillful 
physician and the father of two Greek doctors at Troy, Machaon, and Podalirius; in later times, however, he was honored as a hero and 
eventually worshiped as a god. The cult began in Thessaly but spread to many parts of Greece. Because it was supposed that Asclepius 
effected cures of the sick in dreams, the practice of sleeping in his temples in Epidaurus in South Greece became common. In 293 B.C. 
his cult spread to Rome. Asclepius was frequently represented standing and dressed in a long cloak with bare breast; his usual attribute 
was a staff with a serpent coiled around it. This staff is the only true symbol of medicine. Citation

Item Specifications 
This piece brings modern fashion to a whole new level! With a sleek-clean style, this designer Asclepius Medicine Symbol pendant 
was delicately handcrafted to perfection by our specialist jewelers with more than 35 years of experience. A modern design made 
with a pure sterling silver then topped off with a high polish finish. Beautifully crafted with love, add this handmade piece to your own 
unique collection today or gift it to your favorite medical worker!

Metal: Sterling Silver
Finish: High Polish    
Height Including Bail: 1.4 IN (37.63 MM)
Width: 0.2 IN (5.62 MM) 
Weight: 0.6 g 

Proudly Handmade & Manufactured in the USA!