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IG II(2) 4963 and the Priesthood of Asklepios in Athens

IG II(2) 4963 and the Priesthood of Asklepios in Athens

2011, Zeitschirft für Papyrologie und Epigraphik

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The paper examines the inscription IG II 2 4963 related to the sanctuary of Asklepios in Athens, focusing on its implications for understanding the nature of the cult and the priesthood. It questions previous interpretations by Johann Kirchner regarding the text and the identity of the priest Theangelos, providing new insights based on autopsy evidence and scholarly discourse. The findings suggest that the cult's oversight likely changed over time, reflecting broader trends in Athenian religious practices.