Greek Medicine - Eileithyia and Hera assisting Zeus in the birth of Athena

Greek vase painting showing Eileithyia and Hera assisting Zeus in the birth of Athena. Eileithyia stands behind Zeus, who is seated, and Her stands in front of him, both with outstretched hands to catch Athena, who emerges in full armour with shield and spear from the top of Zeus' head. Circa 500 B.C.E. (Louvre CA616; photograph by Maria Daniels).

Eileithyia and Hera assisting Zeus in the birth of Athena. Vase painting, ca. 500 B.C.E. (Louvre CA616; photograph by Maria Daniels)