Mount Dikeo or Oromedon is the highest mountain in Kos with an altitude of 846 metres. At the peak there used to be an ancient worship ground dedicated to Zeus (Dia) and according to research was probably inhabited during prehistoric times. In this area two cells were established by the Kos Monk Arsenios Skinouris in 1079. Today at the peak of the mountain there is a temple Metamorphosis of Christ the Saviour, which has its’ annual celebration on the 4th of September.
Parts of the walls, wells and other remains from the medieval period belonging to a small fortified community may possibly be dated to Byzantine or medieval times.
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...
