Thursday 9 January 2014

Hygeia

 
Hygeia
In Greek mythology, Hygeia was the goddess of good health. She was the daughter of  Asclepius (medicine god) and Epione. Hygeia was attendant of her father, Asclepius and companion of goddess, Aphrodite
 
Hygeia and Asclepius
She was represented in art as a virgin dressed in a long robe, with the expression of mildness and kindness, and either alone or grouped with her father and sisters, and either sitting or standing, and leaning on her father.
       In some versions, Hygeia was described as daughter of Eros and Pietho.

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