Aesculapius

/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/

/ˌiːskjəˈleɪpiəs/

Translation of "aesculapius" into Russian

Noun

/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/

/ˌiːskjəˈleɪpiəs/

Aesculapius

Aesculapiuses pl

Aesculapii pl

The statue of Aesculapius stood in the center of the ancient temple.

Статуя Эскулапа стояла в центре древнего храма.

Noun

/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/

/ˌiːskjəˈleɪpiəs/

A representation or symbol of Aesculapius, often depicted with a staff and a serpent, used as a symbol of medicine.

The staff of Aesculapius, entwined by a single serpent, is a widely recognized symbol of the medical profession.

A physician or medical practitioner (often humorous or literary).

They summoned the local Aesculapius to tend to the feverish child.

Proper noun

/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/

/ˌiːskjəˈleɪpiəs/

The Roman god of medicine and healing, identified with the Greek god Asclepius.

Temples dedicated to Aesculapius were once centers of medical treatment in the ancient world.