Epione

In Greek mythology, Epione (Greek: Ἠπιόνη) is the wife of Asclepius.[1] Her name derives from the word ηπιος (epios, "soothing"), and she was probably a personification of the care needed for recovery.[1] With Asclepius, she had two sons, Machaon and Podalirius, who are mentioned in the Iliad of Homer.[2] The Suda lists Aceso, Aglaea, Hygieia, Iaso, and Panacea as her daughters.[3]

Asklepios, Panacea, Iaso, Akeso, Epione and Ianiskos. Fragment of a votive relief. Pentelic marble.

Epigraphical evidence suggests that Epione was a cultic figure in Athens, Epidauros, Kos, and Pergamon.[1]
See also

List of Greek mythological figures

Telesphoros

References

Mylonopoulos, Ioannis. "Epione". The Encyclopedia of Ancient History.
Grant, Michael; Hazel, John (2002). Who's Who in Classical Mythology. ISBN 9780415260411. Retrieved 2011-09-17.
Suda, "Epione"

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