Polemocrates (physician)

Polemocrates (Ancient Greek: Πολεμοκράτης), son of Machaon and grandson of Asclepius, was an ancient Greek physician. He had a sanctuary, at the village of Eua in Argolis and was honoured there as a god or hero of the healing art.[1]

For other uses, see Polemocrates.

References
  1. Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854) William Smith, LLD, Ed, Cycuria


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