hygeia

• Nome próprio que se refere à deusa grega da saúde, filha de Asclépio e irmã de Panaceia.

A proper noun referring to the Greek goddess of health, who is the daughter of Aesculapius and the sister of Panacea.

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1. C1formal

   In Greek mythology, the goddess of health, cleanliness, and hygiene; daughter of Asclepius and sister of Panacea.

   Higeia

   • Hygeia was often depicted with a serpent drinking from a bowl.
   • The ancient Greeks prayed to Hygeia for good health.
   • Her name is the root of the word 'hygiene'.