Epione
deity earth Greek single tradition · 2
Epione is the wife of Asclepius and mother of Hygieia in Greek mythology. She is the mother of five daughters who each performed a facet of Apollo's healing art.
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When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Wife of Asclepius and mother of the five healing goddesses in Greek mythology.
Relationships
- parent of
- Hygieia, Panacea, Aegle, Iaso, Aceso, Machaon, Telesphoros, Podaleirios
- consort of
- Asclepius
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Hygieia is most commonly referred to as a daughter of Asclepius and his wife Epione.”
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“Asclepius was married to Epione, with whom he had five daughters...”
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