North of Pyli in todays are of Voukolies, is a fortified farmhouse from medieval times. From this farmhouse parts of 3 rectangular dome covered areas have been preserved. These areas are in the shape of a Greek gamma Γ as is the remains of a rectangular fortified tower. In the distance to the east of these buildings is a windmill which still stands today. The tower was built using rectangular marble stones from ancient monuments. The domed wings are covered using pointed domes.
Hippocrates-Father of Medicine
Hippocrates is considered by scientists to be the founder of medicine. He may have been the most important doctor of the ancient times and the best representative of the Medical School of Kos. He was also a profound philosopher and humanitarian. He was born in Kos in 460 BC and was the son...
I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, and Hygeia, and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill, according to my ability and judgment, this Oath and covenant. To hold him, who has taught me this art, as equal to my parents...
According to the most popular myth, Asclepius was the son of Apollo and Koronida, daughter of the King of Thesallia Fleyia. Koronida fell in love with Ishi and so Apollo ordered her death from his sister Artemis. Apollo saved the infant Koronida was carrying, he took it to Pylio and entrusted its upbringing to either...
