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[The new Asklepios Glykon].

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  • 1Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin, Erlangen. florian.steger@gesch.med.uni-erlangen.de

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Summary

Lucian of Samosata's text offers insights into Roman religion and the Asklepios cult. However, it provides limited information on the specific medical practices of Asklepios medicine in Abonuteichos.

Area of Science:

  • Ancient History
  • History of Medicine
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • The Roman Empire exhibited a strong integration of religion and medicine in daily life.
  • Asklepios medicine during the Imperial age exemplifies this by weaving together religious and medical practices.
  • Lucian of Samosata's "Alexandros or the False Prophet" is a significant text for understanding this historical context.

Discussion:

  • This study analyzes Lucian's "Alexandros" as a historical source, focusing on the Asklepios cult in Abonuteichos.
  • The analysis reveals the text's value for understanding Imperial religious history and the specific cult.
  • Contrary to some interpretations, the source offers limited details on the actual medical practices of Asklepios in Abonuteichos.

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  • Lucian's account is crucial for understanding the religious dimensions of the Asklepios cult at Abonuteichos.
  • The text provides a foundation for examining the healing cult aspects of Asklepios worship.
  • Despite its value, the source does not clarify the precise interplay between religion and medicine in Abonuteichos.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the medical practices within the Asklepios cult at Abonuteichos.
    • Understanding the nuanced relationship between religion and medicine in this context requires additional historical evidence.
    • The study highlights the limitations of textual sources in reconstructing specific medical activities within ancient religious practices.