Polemocrates (physician)

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In Greek mythology, Polemocrates (Ancient Greek: 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]

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  1. ^ Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854) William Smith, LLD, Ed, Cycuria
  2. ^ Pausanias, 2.38.6
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