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The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
On Gods of medicine
Daily Quiz | On Gods of medicine Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /5 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | 1. The son of the god Apollo, he was believed to have the power to raise the dead and was revered by healers in Ancient Greece. The staff he held in his hand, is still relevant today in medicine and gives you a big clue about his name. Who was this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Ascelpius, after whom the rod with the snake twirled on is named. SHOW ANSWER 2 / 5 | In South Indian Hindu folk cultures, a goddess incarnated from Parvati is believed to protect children from the pox. In the north, she is known as Shitala. Who are we talking about? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Mariamma SHOW ANSWER 3 / 5 | In Japanese myth, Sukunabikona or the god of healing, is also credited with inventing a popular drink. What was the drink? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Sake SHOW ANSWER 4 / 5 | Roman myth boasts of a goddess who could specifically protect people from fever and malaria. In fact, the word fever derives from her name. Who is this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Febris SHOW ANSWER
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
quiz on gods of medicine
Gods of medicine Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | 1. The son of the god Apollo, he was believed to have the power to raise the dead and was revered by healers in Ancient Greece. The staff he held in his hand, is still relevant today in medicine and gives you a big clue about his name. Who was this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Ascelpius , after whom the rod with the snake twirled on is named. SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | 2. In south Indian Hindu folk cultures, a goddess incarnated from Parvati, is believed to protect children from the pox. In the north, she is known as Shitala. Who are we talking about? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Mariamma SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | 3. In Japanese myth, Sukunabikona or the god of healing is also credited with inventing a popular drink. What was the drink? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Sake SHOW ANSWER 4 / 6 | 4. Roman myth boasts of a goddess who could specifically protect people from fever and malaria. In fact, the word fever derives from her name. Who is this? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Febris SHOW ANSWER 5 / 6 | 5. In Egyptian mythology --------, a fierce goddess, could unleash her messengers to cause plagues upon populations. Naturally enough, she also receives prayers to ward off sickness and diseases. Fill in the blanks. DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Sekhmet SHOW ANSWER
