Greek
Ophthalmology
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Asklepios is the God of the medical profession. He was the favourite son of Apollo,Cyprus (1968) 20th Anniversary of WHO. also a God of medicine and Coronis. He acquired the gift of healing early in life from his father. He was killed by Zeus with a bolt of lightning for having the audacity to raise a mortal from death. There are several temples built in his name especially in Epidaurus. |
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