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Greece, Kos City - Municipal Museum

One of the treasures this intimate museum holds for its visitors.
Hygeia, goddess of health and daughter to Aesclepios, offering an egg to the snake she holds in her hand (2nd century AD).
Found in the House of the Abduction of Europe.

In Greek and Roman mythology Hygieia was a daughter of the god of medicine, Asclepius. She was the goddess of health, cleanliness and sanitation. She 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".
Source: Wikipedia.