Two Lectures On The Temples And Ritual Of Asklepios At Epidaurus And Athens

""Two Lectures On The Temples And Ritual Of Asklepios At Epidaurus And Athens: Delivered At The Royal Institution Of Great Britain (1899)"" is a book written by Richard Caton. The book is a collection of two lectures that were delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in 1899. The lectures focus on the temples and rituals of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine, at Epidaurus and Athens.The first lecture discusses the temple of Asklepios at Epidaurus, which was one of the most famous healing centers in ancient Greece. The lecture provides a detailed description of the temple and its surroundings, as well as the rituals that were performed there. The lecture also explores the history of the temple and its significance in ancient Greek culture.The second lecture focuses on the temple of Asklepios in Athens, which was a smaller but equally important healing center. The lecture provides a similar level of detail as the first lecture, exploring the rituals and history of the temple.Throughout the book, Caton draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Greek culture and history to provide a fascinating insight into the temples and rituals of Asklepios. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion, medicine, or history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.