hygeia

Media: Mixed Media, Found Objects on Wood Panel
Dimensions: 48" tall
Date of Work: 05/04

(Hygeia was the Greek goddess of healing and health.)

Hygeia, most revered of the blessed ones among mortals, may I dwell with you for what
is left of my life, and may you graciously keep company with me: for any joy in wealth
or in children or in a king’s godlike rule over men or in the desires which we hunt with
the hidden nets of Aphrodite, any other delight or respite from toils that has been
revealed by the gods to men, with you, blessed Hygeia, it flourishes and shines in the
converse of the Kharites; and without you no man is happy.

Greek Lyric V Ariphron Frag813 (from Athenaeus, Scholars at Dinner)