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Revision as of 16:22, 5 March 2018

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Akeso (Greek: Ακεσο) was the goddess of healing (wounds) and curing (illness). Unlike her sister Panakeia she represented the process of a curing rather than the cure itself. she represented the process of a curing rather than the cure itself.


Parents

Asklepios & Epione

Spouse & Lovers

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Children

Siblings

Makhaon
Podaleirios
Iaso
Aigle
Panakeia
Hygeia

Ancient Text

"Epione: wife of Asklepios (Asclepius), and daughters named Hygeia, Aigle (Aegle), Iaso, Akeso (Aceso), Panakeia (Panacea)."
- Suidas s.v. Epione (Byzantine Greek Lexicon C10th A.D.)


Appearance

In Greek sculptural reliefs, Akeso appears alongside her father Asklepios and sisters Hygeia, Panakeia and Iaso.

Trivia

Her male was counterpart was Akesis.