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.

Who was Asclepius and what was he believed to do?

Describe how Asclepius was portrayed in ancient Greek art.

What was an Asklepion and what role did it play in Greek medicine?

What unusual treatment did the Greeks practice at the Asklepion?

What was the Greeks' belief about the healing process involving snakes?