Asclepius - God of Medicine
Asclepius is the God of Medicine and the patron of Physicians. He is a serious and tireless deity, and a practitioner of pacifism.
Asclepius and his followers maintain a strict ethical code, forbidding violence and promising to help anyone no matter their background.
Asclepius was the Demigod child of Apollo who spent his life studying and practising medicine, making dramatic advancements in the field. When he died he was ascended to godhood and given domain over medicine, which was formerly a domain of his father Apollo.
Asclepius is commonly worshipped by Doctors, Physicians and those recovering from illnesses, for guidance or fast recovery.
Domains: Healing, Medicine, Pacifism and Rejuvenation.
Symbols: A Serpent-Entwined Staff and Snakes.
Apperance
Asclepius is depicted as he was in life, an elderly human man with curly white hair and a short beard. He is usually depicted dressed in clean white robes and holding a staff entwined with a green snake.
Divine Classification
Lesser Deity / Ascended Mortal
Realm
Date of Birth
The Bronze Age
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Gender
Male
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