Hygieia

Hygieia

Hygieia is a goddess from Greek mythology. Hygieia is a goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene. Her name is the source for the word "hygiene". Hygieia developed from a light personification to a full goddess within the cult of Asklepios. Together with her father, she appeared in dreams of patients who visited their temples. Patients performed the healing ritual temple sleep to get healed.

Pantheon: Greek Culture: Ancient Greek Civilization: Ancient Greece Period: 800 BCE – 400 CE

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