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.