I WONDER - What The Snake Wrapped On A Staff Symbol Means In Hospitals?

The video explores the Ancient Greek belief in Asclepius, the god of healing, who was depicted with a staff wrapped in snakes. This symbol is still seen in hospitals today. Greeks visited Asklepions for healing, where unconventional methods like snake licking were practiced, believed to be a form of divine healing. The narrator expresses discomfort with these ancient methods.

What did the Ancient Greeks believe about Asclepius?

• He was a god of the sea.

• He could predict the future.

• He could cure illnesses.

• He was a god of war.

What symbol is associated with Asclepius?

• A bow and arrow.

• A chariot and horses.

• A staff wrapped in snakes.

• A sword and shield.

Where would the Greeks go when they were sick?

• To a temple of Zeus.

• To an Asklepion.

• To a marketplace.

• To a theater.

What unusual method did the Greeks use for healing at the Asklepion?

• Sleeping under the stars with snakes.

• Dancing around a fire.

• Drinking herbal potions.

• Chanting prayers to the moon.

What was the purpose of letting snakes lick wounds according to the Greeks?

• To scare away evil spirits.

• To clean the wounds.

• To receive healing from Asclepius.

• To entertain the patients.