Achelois

Achelois
Healing
Other names	Acheloios

Achelois (Ancient Greek: Ἀχελωίς ) is a minor Greek goddess associated with healing. Her name means "She who washes away pain," and she is often invoked in the context of health and recovery. Achelois is one of the many deities who were called upon for their healing powers in ancient Greek religion.

Mythology

Achelois is sometimes considered one of the Muses or one of the Charites, though her exact classification varies among sources. She is often associated with the god Asclepius, the primary deity of healing and medicine in Greek mythology. In some myths, Achelois is also linked to the river god Achelous, although their relationship is not clearly defined.

Worship

Achelois was worshipped in various parts of Ancient Greece, though specific details about her cult and rituals are sparse. She was often invoked in prayers and offerings for healing and relief from pain. Temples and altars dedicated to Achelois were likely to be found near healing springs and other natural sources of medicinal waters.

Related Deities

Achelois is part of a broader pantheon of deities associated with health and healing in Greek mythology. These include:

• Asclepius - The god of medicine and healing.
• Hygieia - The goddess of cleanliness and hygiene, and a daughter of Asclepius.
• Panacea - The goddess of universal remedy, another daughter of Asclepius.
• Iaso - The goddess of recuperation from illness, also a daughter of Asclepius.

See Also

• Greek mythology
• List of Greek mythological figures
• Asclepius
• Hygieia
• Panacea
• Iaso