Greek votive offerings
What material might these votive offerings have been made of?
Answer: C. clay, wood, stone, or bronze
Libentissime (line 12)
most gladly/very willingly
2a. Which three qualities did Celsus consider important for a surgeon
1. Keen eyesight
2. Courage
3. Strong and steady hands
a. Which two qualities did Celsus consider important for a surgeon
trick question!!!!
. Why might items like these have been brought to a sanctuary of Asclepius?
To request healing
2. Thank the god for a cure
3. As votive offerings
Domino (line 10)
to/for the master
. Which THREE procedures were Roman doctors able to perform?
1. Setting broken bones with splints
2. Stitching wounds
3. Removing cataracts
1a(iv): Which god was believed to be the mother of Asclepius?
TRICK QUESTIONNNN
Where did the cult of Asclepius originate?
⁃ Answer: C. Greece
Huic (line 8)
to/for this (person)
. What was boiling water used for?
⁃ Answer: B. Sterilising surgical equipment
Which god was believed to be the father of Asclepius?
⁃ Answer: Apollo
Lacrimarum (line 12)
Of tears
What was honey used for?
⁃ Answer: C. As an antibacterial treatment for wounds
1b(iii). What importance was given to dreams visitors had?
⁃ Answer: C. They were believed to contain advice from the god about healing.
Why were sanctuaries of Asclepius often located near thermal or mineral springs?
Answer: B. Waters were believed to have healing powers
Filii (line 11)
the son
What were wine and vinegar used for?
⁃ Answer: A. As antiseptics to clean wounds
3d. What were turmeric and rosemary used for?
⁃ Answer: A. To control inflammation