Mythical Panaceas of the Ancient World: the Healing Discoveries of Chiron, Heracles, and Asclepius

Name: Mythical Panaceas of the Ancient World: the Healing Discoveries of Chiron, Heracles, and Asclepius
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AEVUM

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AEVUM - 2025 - 1

Titolo

Mythical Panaceas of the Ancient World: the Healing Discoveries of Chiron, Heracles, and Asclepius

Autore

Giulia Freni

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Vita e Pensiero

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06-2025

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10.26350/000193_000247

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0001-9593 (stampa) | 1827-787X (digitale)

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In antiquity, some substances were considered to be susceptible to heal any human disease. They were defined as panacea (universal remedy). Many of them were associated with mythological creatures, heroes, or gods. We find similar accounts for the πάνακες Χειρώνιον, the πάνακες Ἡράκλειον, and the πάνακες Ἀσκληπίειον. Examining a few prominent case studies, this paper intends to highlight the connections between pharmacotherapeutics and mythology. This would lead to a re-evaluation of ancient panaceas and their mythological background.