Rod - Sacred Symbol of Asclepius - Ancient Greek God of Medicine and Healing - DNA Helix - Keychain - 925 Sterling Silver

Asclepius is the god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek mythology. Asclepius represents the healing aspect of the medical arts His daughters are Hygieia (goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation), Iaso (goddess of recuperation from illness), Aceso (goddess of the healing process) Aglæa (goddess of beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment) and Panacea (goddess of universal remedy). He was associated with the Roman god Vediovis. He was one of Apollo's sons, sharing with Apollo the epithet Paean (the Healer"). The rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff, remains a symbol of medicine today. The keychain is crafted with extra care in 925 Sterling Silver. It was made in Greece, total length is 11 cm and weighs approximately 21 g.