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Επίδαυρος - Archaeological Site
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In the hinterland of Epidavros, on a site enjoying a mild climate and plentiful
water from healing springs, the
Epidavrians founded the sanctuary of Asklepios, the most brilliant centre of healing in the ancient
world. The worship
of gods of healing in Epidavros goes back to the prehistoric period. In the Mycenaean period,
the hero-doctor Malos,
or Maleatas, was worshipped on a peak of Mount Kynortion. After 1000 BC, Apollo displaced the
prehistoric deity, and
assumed his name. Apollo Maleatas continued to be worshipped in his sanctuary even after the foundation
of the
Asklepieion, until the end of the ancient world. His cult evolved into that of Asklepios, culminating
in the 6th c. BC with
the foundation of his major sanctuary of healing.
[Parts of Official Flyer "Epidavros", 2011]
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