This painting, by the French artist Louis-Héctor Leroux (c. 1829–1900), envisions an ancient scene of worshippers invoking help from the goddess, Hygieia. Also known as Hygeia, Hygea, Hygia, Hugieia, and Salus (to the Romans), this goddess was the concept of health incarnate. As the personification of good health, she was believed to be able to … Continue reading Invocation to the Goddess Hygieia, by Louis-Héctor Leroux (c. 1829–1900)