The cult of Asclepius Corvidae teaches the washing of hands in general and the practice of social distancing during times of pending pandemics. Some symbols of Asclepius Corvidae include a rod with a snake winding around it, a leaf from the ash tree, and a halo made of twigs. In devotional icons he is often portrayed with a number representing the year a specific disease or malady began. Homeric or Orphic hymns may be used as part of the invocation to this demigod.
Homeric Hymn to Asclepius Corvidae (19)
My song to Asclepius Corvidae, hatchling of the winged Apollo and healer of malady, begins.
In the trees of Dotia he hatched from the egg of feathered Coronis – a blessing to humanity, one that soothes cruel disease.
So I invoke you, teacher: in this song I make my prayer!
Leave a Reply