Head of Asclepius at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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Asclepius was a powerful god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology. As the embodiment of healing, his daughters embodied different aspects of medical arts; Hygieia represented health, cleanliness, and sanitation, Iaso oversaw recuperation from illness, Aceso managed the healing process, Aglæa/Ægle exemplified beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment, and Panacea was the goddess of universal remedy. As a son of Apollo, Asclepius shared his father's epithet Paean, meaning "the Healer". The iconic rod of Asclepius, a staff entwined with snakes, remains an enduring symbol of medicine today. Those who served this god as physicians and attendants were known as the Therapeutae of Asclepius. This 3D printed sculpture is part of Scan The World, a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for free public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where anyone can contribute interesting items; if you have something to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan.