Bowl of Hygieia
Okay kiddo, do you remember how doctors and nurses are the people who help us when we're sick or hurt? Well, a long long time ago in ancient Greek times, there was a goddess named Hygieia who was in charge of keeping people healthy.
People would pray and make offerings to her, asking for her help with their health. And one of the things that symbolized her was a bowl.
The bowl was used to hold medicine and remind people of the importance of taking care of their bodies.
So even today, you might see pictures or statues of a woman holding a bowl. That lady is Hygieia, and the bowl is a symbol of how important it is to take good care of ourselves and our health.
People would pray and make offerings to her, asking for her help with their health. And one of the things that symbolized her was a bowl.
The bowl was used to hold medicine and remind people of the importance of taking care of their bodies.
So even today, you might see pictures or statues of a woman holding a bowl. That lady is Hygieia, and the bowl is a symbol of how important it is to take good care of ourselves and our health.