The municipality of Isthmioton was in the region of Kefalos, where explorers have placed the ancient capital of the island, Kos Astipalia. From the Greek municipality they have found an Acropolis with a theatre and two temples. The sanctuary was dedicated to Asclipiou, Health and Unity and was built at the beginning of the 2nd century after the unity of the cities between Kos and Kalymnos.
In the area of Kefalos there is a worship area for the Gos Asclipiou, in a sanctuary within the municipality of Isthmioton. There is the opinion that the beginning of the worship of Asclipio was connected initially with the most ancient capital of the island – Astipalia.
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...
