Note 166 — Chapter XI · —Dangerous nature of Alexander’s wound—Arrian refutes some current fictions relating to this accident
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The descendants of Asklêpios (Aesculapius) were called by the patronymic name Asklêpiadai. They were regarded by some as the real descendants of Asklêpios, but by others as a caste of priests who practised the art of medicine, combined with religion. Their principal seats were Kôs and Knidos.