Hygieia - Greek Goddess of Health, Healing, Cleanliness and Hygiene - Mini Bust on Marble Base - 925 Sterling Silver

Item Specifics

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece
Height on marble base: 3.8"(9.5cm)
Height of the head: 1.8"(4.7cm)
Weight: 75g
Material: Sterling Silver

HYGIEIA GODDESS OF HEALTH - SILVER MINI BUST ON MARBLE BASE
In Greek as well as Roman mythology, Hygieia, was one of the Asclepiadae; the sons and daughters of the god of medicine, Asclepius, and his wife Epione. Hygieia was the goddess/personification of health, cleanliness and hygiene.
Hygieia and her four sisters each performed a facet of Apollo's art: Hygieia (health, cleanliness, and sanitation); Panacea (universal remedy); Iaso (recuperation from illness); Aceso (the healing process); and Aglaïa (beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment).
Hygieia also played an important part in her father's cult. While her father was more directly associated with healing, she was associated with the prevention of sickness and the continuation of good health. Her name is the source of the word "hygiene".
Hygieia was imported by the Romans as the goddess Valetudo, the goddess of personal health, but in time she started to be increasingly identified with the ancient Italian goddess of social welfare, Salus.
The head is crafted with extra care in 925 Sterling Silver. A perfect anniversary gift idea for your beloved one. It was made in Greece, stands 3.8 inches high and weighs approximately 75 g