Hygieia, one of the daughters of Asklepios (Asclepius) and granddaughter of Apollo, played an important role in the cult of Asklepios as a giver of health.
Image: Head of Hygieia, National Museum Athens.
Hygieia, one of the daughters of Asklepios (Asclepius) and granddaughter of Apollo, played an important role in the cult of Asklepios as a giver of health.
Image: Head of Hygieia, National Museum Athens.
Image by Dr Alena Trckova-Flamee, Ph.D.