List of health deities

A statue of Asclepius, the Greek god of healing

A health deity is a god or goddess in mythology or religion associated with health, healing and wellbeing. They may also be related to childbirth or Mother Goddesses. They are a common feature of polytheistic religions.

List of health deities

African

Aztec

Celtic

Chinese

Egyptian

Etruscan

Greek

Hindu

Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of medicine and Lord of Ayurvedic medicine

Hittite

Inuit

Japanese

Maya

Mesopotamian

Native American

Norse

Persian

Phoenician

Roman

Sami

Slavic

Thracian

Yoruba and Afro-American

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