Hygieia Greek Goddess

Hygieia, is designed with a marble exterior, making the statue seem as it is of Greek origin however this statue has an origin dating back to Roman times, during 200-250 A.D. Hygieia is the daughter of Asklepios, the god of medicine; a personification of good health, she was typically portrayed feeding a coiled snake, a reference to the serpent-entwined rod wielded by her father that later came to symbolize the healing arts. Her cultural image often merged with other deities, such as Aphrodite the goddess of love. One of the many merged qualities that Hygieia shares is her knotted bow hairstyle. At Hygieia’s side, the sleeping figure of Eros alludes to the healing ritual of sleeping in the sanctuary of Asklepios. Her precise identity is uncertain because the figure displays elements connected with more than one deity. Standing with her weight on one leg and clothed in a voluminous gown, this statue of a goddess looks off to her left. Hygieia, the goddess of health, and Aphrodite, the …show more content…
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