Prayer to Aesculapius
Aesculapius
Behold the God! It is the God. Think holy thoughts and walk in reverent silence, all who are present. Oh, most Beautiful, let us behold you to our benefit, and give aid to this people that performs your sacred rites.
Fons · Source
AuthorOvid
WorkMetamorphoses
Section15.678
Periodearly 1st c. AD
Occasionthe arrival of the god Aesculapius at Rome in the form of a serpent — priestly greeting and plea for his aid to the Roman people
Classificatio · Taxonomy
Cultureroman
Formpublic
DeitiesAesculapius
Functionspetition · invocation
Spherehealing · civic