# Aesculapius — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Aesculapius in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-iii-change-of-air

## Who they are

The god of medicine, whose temple is visited by Marius during his search for healing.

## In the story

### [Change of Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-i-iii-change-of-air)

The god of healing, whose temple Marius visits; his cult emphasizes bodily health as a path to spiritual well-being.

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