Roman Mythology and Medicine

Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was the god of healing and medicine in Roman mythology.

Juno, the wife of Jupiter, was the Roman goddess of childbirth and marriage.

Apollo, the god of healing, was also associated with plagues and diseases, particularly in his role as Apollo Smintheus, the protector from mice and rats.

Pluto, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hades, was the god of the underworld and the dead.

Salus, the Roman goddess of health and well-being, was often associated with healing springs and thermal baths.

Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture and fertility, was also associated with healing and prophecy.

Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon, was also associated with childbirth and the protection of infants.

Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking, was also associated with healing and the forging of surgical instruments.

Salus, the Roman goddess of health and well-being, was often invoked for protection against disease and illness.

Bacchus, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Dionysus, was the god of wine, revelry, and intoxication.

Juno, the wife of Jupiter, was often invoked for healing and the restoration of health, particularly among women.

Neptune, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon, was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.

Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon, was also associated with healing and the protection of children.

Mars, the Roman god of war and agriculture, was also associated with healing and the protection of soldiers.

Salus, the Roman goddess of health and well-being, was often invoked for protection against disease and illness.