Gods of Healing

Apollo is the Olympian god who rules over healing and health in general. He can be petitioned for healing, but if offended or displeased he can send illness with a shot from his heavenly bow. He is pictured as a very handsome and muscular god clad in a tunic that shows off his beauty. He often carries his favorite instrument the lyre, as he is also a god of music.
Asclepius is the son of Apollo and the god of medicine. In ancient times people would sleep in his temples and they would awake cured of all illness. Throughout time he was even able to bring the dead back to life which angered Hades. He in turn petitioned to Zeus and he struck him with a thunderbolt which killed him. His father was sorrowed at his death and raised him to the status of a god. He is pictured in the robes of a scholar and holding a caduceus.
Epione is the goddess of soothing and peaceful rest. She is the wife of Asclepius and mother to his children. She is pictured in traditional clothing. She is very fair and has a soothing presence.
Akeso is the goddess of healing wounds, and curing illness. She helps with the process rather than the cure itself. She is also a daughter of Asclepius. She is pictured with her family, which shows the interdependence of these gods on each other as a complete process.
Aegle is the goddess of radiant health and can be petitioned to send healing energy to a person. She is another daughter of Asclepius. She is a very fair and beautiful maiden with beautiful eyes. She does not flaunt her beauty however.
Iaso is the goddess of cures, remedies and recovery. She is a daughter of Asclepius, and can be petitioned to insure a sound and thorough recovery from illnesses and wounds. She is pictured holding medical tools due to the fact that she was her father’s chief attendant.
Panacea is the goddess of miraculous cures and the knowledge of medicine. It is said that she inherited great power from her father Asclepius and is able to cure any disease. She is a benevolent goddess and is happy to help out her followers. She holds the caduceus just like her father.
Telesphoros is the only son of Asclepius and is the god of convalescence, and can be petitioned to ensure a stable recovery and restoration of full health. He is pictured as a young god with a Phrygian cap on and a scroll in his hands.
Paeon is the physician of the gods. He would heal their wounds when they were injured in battle. He is dressed in a doctor’s robe and always has his tools with him.
Soteria is the goddess of safety, cures, peace and deliverance. She can be petitioned for protection while one is recovering from an illness or while one is still ill. She is shown as a powerful woman who still remains in control of herself and appears calm yet strong.