Hygeia

Hygeia (Ὑγεια) is the goddess of good health, sanitation and hygiene. The word 'hygiene' derives from her name. She is often depicted in

Hygeia
Title:	Goddess of good health and hygiene
Gender:	Female
Symbols:	Snakes, soap, water, medicine
Sacred Animals:	Snakes
Parents:	Asklepios & Epione
Consort:	Unknown
Children	None

long, bright colored robes and usually has a snake with her, representing transformation.

Parents

Asklepios & Epione

Siblings

• Makhaon
• Podaleirios
• Iaso
• Aigle
• Akeso
• Panakeia

Gallery

Hygeia, Goddess of Health, (by Peter Paul Rubens)

Marble Statue of Hygia

Hygeia

Hygeia