His shrine at Pergamum, which was the scene of so many of the strange visions of Aristides, in his many years of struggle with disease, was one of the most famous, and its inspired dreams were sought long afterwards by the emperor Caracalla.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Enough, too, has been said of the miracles of healing which were wrought by the sons of Asclepius in his many shrines from Pergamum to the island in the Tiber.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
He soon rose to great fame in his profession, and when, in 168, he had returned to his native Pergamum, he was recalled by the emperors to meet them at Aquileia.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill