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Blessed Asklepia! 🐍💛
On the eighth day of Elaphebolion, we honor the goo Asklepios, the immortalized son of Apollon and god of healing. We ask for health and wellness from the beneficent Asklepios, and honor Him with offerings. To celebrate today I have given Asklepios offerings of wine, milk, and honey, along with incense and candles anointed in frankincense & dragon's blood.
"To Asklepios (Asclepius), Fumigation from Manna.
Great Asklepios, skilled to heal mankind, all-ruling Paian (Paean), and physician kind; whose arts medicinal can alone assuage diseases dire, and stop their dreadful rage. Strong, lenient God, regard my suppliant prayer, bring gentle health, adorned with lovely hair; convey the means of mitigating pain, and raging deadly pestilence restrain. O power all-flourishing, abundant, bright, Apollon's honoured offspring, God of light; husband of blameless Hygeia (Health), the constant foe of dread disease, the minister of woe: come, blessed saviour, human health defend, and to the mortal life afford a prosperous end."
Orphic Hymn 67 to Asclepius (trans. Taylor)
Greek Gods 101: Asklepios
Asklepios is a God of medicine and doctors. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:
Depictions of Serpents
Medication
Medical Tools (Bandages, Braces, Needles, Stethoscopes, Etc.)
Water
Healthy Foods
Citrus Fruits
Essential Oils
Herbal Teas
Mobility Aids or Depictions of Them
For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for him include:
Staying Hydrated
Eating Healthy
Exercising
Taking Care of Yourself or Others When Ill
Self-Care
Going to Doctor’s Appointments or Check-Ups
Learning First Aid
He is celebrated in 1 Athenian holiday:
Asklepia