Basilica of St. John Theologou The old Christian Basilica of St John Pergialiti is situated outside the village of mastichari and is about 8 metres south of the sea. It was excavated by Anastasio Orlando and was the first excavation to be carried out by the Greek government after the union of the dodecanese with the rest of Greece in 1947. It’s a three sided Basilica with a flattened surface towards the church antinave in the west and a protruding semi-circular arch in the east.
The baptistery is situated in the main area of the church on the north eastern side. On the south side there is a three sided outer building. The area of the Baslica has mosaic floors which have a variety of geometrical shapes. They also have circular, rectangular and square shapes depicting animals plants and pots.
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...
