Asclepius Timeline

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c. 700 BCE
Greek poet Hesiod writes his Theogony and Works and Days.
c. 500 BCE
Asclepius becomes principal god of worship at Epidaurus.
400 BCE - 390 BCE
A sanctuary to Asclepius is built at Agrigento.
c. 380 BCE - c. 375 BCE
Temple to Asclepius constructed at Epidaurus.
c. 350 BCE
The Ascelpeion is built on Kos.
c. 340 BCE - c. 330 BCE
Theatre of Epidaurus first constructed.
292 BCE
The Romans adopt the Greek god of medicine Asclepius by stealing his sacred snake from Epidaurus and setting up a temple on the Tiber Island.
242 BCE
The games held in honour of Asclepius on Kos are given Panhellenic status.
426 CE
Roman Emperor Theodosius II orders closure of Epidaurus sanctuary.