Hygeia head (Coral) - Goddess of Health and Hygiene (Hygieia)

Hygeia Goddess decorative head

handmade Greek statue replica of goddess of health and hygiene Hygeia (Hygieia) with quote:

"All in good measure", Cleobulus

HYGEIA (or Hygieia) was the daughter of Asclepius and Goddess of good health for body and soul, prevention of sickness and rehabilitation, using sanitation, nutrition, massage, meditation and beauty culture.

Her symbol, a bowl, became the symbol of pharmacists, often combined with a snake as a symbol of wisdom and medicine. About her, Greek Poet Ariphron said: “Without you no man is happy“.

For more info's about Hygeia (and the Athens plague) read our blog here.

BRAND: SOPHIA Enjoy Thinking, created by Greek designer Alexandra. SOPHIA - Greek for wisdom - is a brand which strives to evoke the authentic and the cultural story telling of Greek designers through ethical trade and collaborative processes.

COLLECTION: Eternity Today. A place where art flirts design, eternity meets modernity and the magic of timeless myths inhabits the spirit of the 21st century.

MATERIAL: Ceramine. Ceramine is a mixture of earthy and marble powders, which imitates the ancient Greek recipe. It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly material.

LOOK AFTER: Use damp cloth and wipe. Avoid using proprietary cleaning products.

Weight: 500 gr

Dimension: 16x7x8cm

Material: Ceramine

Color: Coral