Garner's Greek Mythology

EP 31: Apollo, Snakes & Anti-Aging

09.19.2021 - By Patrick GarnerPlay

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Welcome to Episode 31. In this episode we drill down into the world of ancient Greek healing. Was Hippocrates the father of medicine? Hardly. He was preceded by a demi-god, a son of Apollo named Asklepios.  Asklepios, who flourished 800 years before Hippocrates, specialized in cures that reset a patient’s age. They were akin to today’s breakthroughs in anti-aging, which are typified by researchers such as Harvard’s David Sinclair ... Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series.  Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical...  (Musical score includes selections from Fesliyan Studios.) Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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