Polemocrates (physician) explained

In Greek mythology, Polemocrates (grc|Πολεμοκράτης) was a physician, and son of Machaon and grandson of Asclepius, god of health. He had a sanctuary, at the village of Eua in Argolis and was honoured there as a god or hero of the healing art.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.04.0064:entry=cynuria-geo&highlight=polemocrates Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854) William Smith, LLD, Ed, Cycuria
  2. [Pausanias (geographer)|Pausanias]