ALGAEA (Aglaia) - Greek Goddess Charis of Beauty & Glory [1.2] ZEUS & EUNOMIA (Orphic Hymn 60) OFFSPRING [1.1] EUKLEIA , EUTHENIA , EUPHEME , PHILOPHROSYNE (by Hephaistos ) (Orphic Rhapsodies Frag) ENCYCLOPEDIA AGLAEA (Aglaia). Charis, the personification of Grace and Beauty. Homer, without giving her any other name, describes a Charis as the wife of Hephaestus. (Il. xviii. 382.) Hesiod (Theog. 945) calls the Charis who is the wife of Hephaestus, Aglaia, and the youngest of the Charites. (Comp. Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1148.) According to the Odyssey, on the other hand, Aphrodite was the wife of Hephaestus, from which we may infer, if not the identity of Aphrodite and Charis, at least a close connexion and resemblance in the notions entertained about the two divinities.

Sostratus (ap. Eustath. ad Hom. p. 1665) relates that Aphrodite and the three Charites, Pasithea, Cale, and Euphrosyne, disputed about their beauty with one another, and when Teiresias awarded the prize to Cale he was changed by Aphrodite into an old woman, but Cale rewarded him with a beautiful head of hair and took him to Crete. The name Cale in this passage has led some critics to think that Homer also (Il. xviii. 393) mentions the names of two Charites, Pasithea and Cale, and that kalê should accordingly be written by a capital initial. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. ALTERNATE NAMES Hephaestus, Thetis and Charis, Greco-Roman fresco from Pompeii C1st A.D., Naples National Archaeological Museum Homer, Iliad 18. 382 ff (trans. Lattimore) (Greek epic C8th B.C.) : "Thetis of the silver feet came to the house of Hephaistos (Hephaestus) . . .

As he was at work . . . the goddess Thetis the silver-footed drew near him. Kharis (Charis, Grace) of the shining veil saw her as she came forward, she, the lovely goddess the renowned strong-armed one had married. She came, and caught her hand and called her by name and spoke to her : ‘Why is it, Thetis of the light robes, you have come to our house now? We honour you and love you; but you have not come much before this. But come in with me so I may put entertainment before you.’ She spoke, and, shining among divinities, led the way forward and made Thetis sit down in a chair that was wrought elaborately and splendid with silver nails, and under it was a footstool. She called to Hephaistos the renowned smith and spoke a word to him : ‘Hephaistos, come this way; here is Thetis, who has need of you.’ Hearing her the renowned smith of the strong arms answered her : ‘Then there is a goddess we honour and respect in our house.

She saved me when I suffered much at the time of my great fall through the will of my own brazen-faced mother, who wanted to hide me for being lame . . . Now she has come into our house; so I must by all means do everything to give recompense to lovely-haired Thetis for my life. Therefore set out before her fair entertainment.’" Hesiod, Theogony 907 ff (trans.

Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "And Eurynome, the daughter of Okeanos (Oceanus), beautiful in form, bare him [Zeus] three fair-cheeked Kharites (Charites, Graces), Aglaia (Aglaea), and Euphrosyne, and lovely Thalie (Thalia), from whose eyes as they glanced flowed love that unnerves the limbs : and beautiful is their glance beneath their brows." Hesiod, Theogony 945 ff : "And Hephaistos (Hephaestus), the famous Lame One, made Aglaia (Aglaea), youngest of the Kharites (Charites, Graces), his buxom wife." Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. 1 ff (trans.

Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) : "Whose haunts are by Kephissos' (Cephisus') river, you queens [the Kharites] beloved of poets' song, ruling Orkhomenos (Orchomenus), that sunlit city and land of lovely steeds, watch and ward of the ancient Minyan race, hear now my prayer, you Kharites (Charites, Graces) three. For in your gift are all our mortal joys, and every sweet thing, be it wisdom, beauty, or glory, that makes rich the soul of man. Nor even can the immortal gods order at their behest the dance and festals, lacking the Kharites' aid; who are the steward of all rites of heaven, whose thrones are set at Pytho beside Apollon of the golden bow, and who with everlasting honour worship the Father, lord of great Olympos.

Euphrosyne, lover of song, and Aglaia (Aglaea) revered, daughters of Zeus the all-highest, hearken, and with Thalia, darling of harmony, look on our songs of revel, on light feet stepping to grace this happy hour . . . I come to praise Asopikhos (Asopichus), whose Minyan house, Thalia, now of your favour wears the pride of the Olympian victor." Bacchylides, Fragment 3 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric IV) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) : "Hiero's swift horses, Olympic runners: they sped in the company of pre-eminent Nikai (Victories) and Aglaiai (Aglaeae, Glories) by the wide-eddying Alpheus." The Anacreontea , Fragment 19 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek Lyric II) (Greek lyric C5th to 4th B.C.) : "The Mousai (Muses) tied Eros (Love) with garlands and handed him over to Kalleis (Calleis, Beauty).

And now Kythereia (Cytherea) [Aphrodite] brings a ransom and seeks to have him released." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 13 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "By Okeanos' (Oceanus') daughter Eurynome he [Zeus] had the Kharites (Charites, Graces), named Aglaia (Aglaea), Eurphrosyne, and Thaleia (Thalia)." Callimachus, Fragment 471 (from Scholiast V on Homer's Iliad 18. 399) (trans. Trypanis) (Greek poet C3rd B.C.) : "[On Kharis (Charis), Hephaistos's wife in the Iliad :] Some said that Eurynome Titanias (the Titaness) was her mother." Pausanias, Description of Greece 5. 11. 1 (trans.

Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : "[Among the images decorating the throne of Zeus in his temple at Olympia :] On the pedestal supporting the throne and Zeus with all his adornments are works in gold : . . . Hephaistos (Hephaestus), and by his side a Kharis (Charis)." Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. 35. 1 : "Homer, he too refers to the Kharites (Charites, Graces), makes one the wife of Hephaistos (Hephaestus), giving her the name Kharis (Charis) . . . Hence some have suspected that Homer knew of older Kharites as well. Hesiod in the Theogony says that the Kharites are daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, giving them the names of Euphrosyne, Aglaia (Aglaea) and Thalia." Orphic Hymn 60 to the Charites (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C.

to 2nd A.D.) : "Illustrious Kharites (Charites, Graces), mighty named, from Zeus descended, and Eunomia famed [here equated with Eurynome], Thalia and Aglaia (Aglaea) fair and bright, and blest Euphrosyne, whom joys delight." Nonnus, Dionysiaca 24. 261 ff (trans. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : "[The Kharites (Charites), Graces] the dancers of Orkhomenos (Orchomenus) who were attendants upon the Paphian [Aphrodite] had no dancing then to do [when Aphrodite entered a contest against Athena in weaving]; but Pasithea made the spindle run round, Peitho dressed the wool, Aglaia (Aglaea) gave thread and yarn to her mistress. And weddings went all astray in human life." Nonnus, Dionysiaca 29.

330 ff : "[Ares is visited by a false dream :] ‘Hephaistos (Hephaestus) lies again in his bed and possesses Aphrodite, once yours! He has chased out of the house Kharis (Charis) his jealous bride.’" Nonnus, Dionysiaca 33. 57 ff : "Then sweetsmiling Aphrodite put off the wonted laugh from her radiant rosy face, and told her messenger Aglaia (Aglaea) to call Eros (Love) her son, that swift airy flyer, that guide to the fruitful increase of the human race. The Kharis (Charis, Grace) moved her footsteps, and turned her face this way over earth and sea and sky, if somewhere she might find the restless track of Eros--for he beats his wings everywhere circling the four separate regions of the universe [earth, sea and sky]. She found him on the golden top of Olympos, shooting the nectar-drops from a cup [playing cottabus and game in which wine was thrown out of cups at a mark].

Beside him stood Hymenaios (Hymenaeus), his fair-haired playfellow in the dainty game . . . [Eros won the contest and] Aglaia stood by him, and she received the prizes from the hands of the prince of heart's delight. She beckoned the boy aside, and with silence their only witness, she whispered into his ear the artful message of her intriguing mistress : ‘Allvanquisher unvanquished, preserver of life coeval with the universe, make haste! Kythereia (Cytherea) is in distress. None of her attendants has remained with her; Kharis (Charis, Grace) has gone, Peitho (Seduction) has vanished, Pothos (Sexual Longing) the inconstant has left her; she had none to send but me. She needs your invincible quiver!’ No sooner had she spoken, than Eros wanted to know all about it; for all young people, when they hear only the beginning of a story, are eager to hear the end. So he rattled out with that unbridled tongue of his--‘Who has hurt my dear Paphian?

Let me take arms in hand and fight all the world!’ He spoke, and straight through the air he plied his feet, and reached the dwelling of eager Aphrodite long before Aglaia with his pair of whirring wings." ANCIENT GREEK & ROMAN ART Eurynome - Mother of the Graces Eurynome Previous Page Eurynome is an Okeanid, i.e. she is one of the three thousand daughters of Okeanos [Ocean] and Tethys. Eurynome and Zeus are the parents of the three Graces: Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia. The Graces are the attendants of Aphrodite [goddess of love] because they embody charm and beauty. Their names reflect their attributes: Aglaia [Splendor], Euphrosyne [Festivity], and Thalia [Rejoicing]. Eurynome and her consort Ophion were the first to occupy Mount Olympos but returned to the sea after they were forced off the mountain by the Titans, Kronos and Rheia.

Eurynome and the Nereid Thetis earned the eternal gratitude of the smith of the gods, Hephaistos, when they cared for him after he had been ejected from Mount Olympos. After a violent dispute with Hera, Zeus threw Hephaistos from Mount Olympos and he landed halfway across the Aegean Sea on the island of Lemnos. After finding the abandoned young god, Eurynome and Thetis cared for him but the terrible fall had injured Hephaistos's legs and left him permanently lame. The two goddesses nursed and raised Hephaistos in secret. They provided him with a cave where he could practice and perfect his craft until, after nine years, he returned to Mount Olympos to rejoin his mother and take his rightful place among the Olympians.

Eurynome in the Iliad [from four different translations] Richmond Lattimore Iliad - book 18, lines 398-399 - Hephaistos to his wife Charis: "Then my soul would have taken much suffering had not Eurynome and Thetis caught me and held me, Eurynome, daughter of Ocean, whose stream bends back in a circle." Iliad - book 18, line 405 - Hephaistos to his wife Charis: "No other among the gods or among mortal men knew about us except Eurynome and Thetis." Loeb Classical Library Iliad - book 18, lines 398-399 - Hephaistos to his wife Charis: "Then I would have suffered woes at heart, if Eurynome and Thetis had not received me into their bosom—Eurynome, daughter of backward-flowing Oceanus." Iliad - book 18, line 405 - Hephaistos to his wife Charis: "Nor did any other know, either of gods or of mortal men, but Thetis and Eurynome

, they who saved me." Robert Fagles Iliad - book 18, line 466 - Hephaestus to his wife Charis: "What shattering anguish I'd suffered then if Thetis had taken me to her breast, Eurynome too, the daughter of Ocean's stream that runs around the world." Iliad - book 18, line 473 - Hephaestus to his wife Charis: "And no one knew.

Not a single god or mortal, only Thetis and Eurynome knew—they saved me." Robert Fitzgerald Iliad - book 18, lines 462-463 - Hêphaistos to his wife Grace: "That would have been a dangerous time, had not Thetis and Eurýnomê taken me in—Eurýnomê, daughter of the tidal Ocean." Iliad - book 18, line 469 - Hêphaistos to his wife Grace: "Only Thetis knew, and Eurýnomê, the two who saved me." Other Text References Theogony line 358 - Eurynome is listed with her sisters as the daughters of Tethys and Okeanos [Ocean]. line 908 - And Eurynome, the daughter of Okeanos [Ocean], beautiful in form, bare him [Zeus] three fair-cheeked Charites [Graces], Aglaia, and Euphrosyne, and lovely Thaleia, from whose eyes as they glanced flowed love that unnerves the limbs: and beautiful is their glance beneath their brows.

The Argonautika by Apollonius Rhodius book 1, line 504 - He [Orpheus] sang how the earth, the heaven and the sea, once mingled together in one form, after deadly strife were separated each from other; and how the stars and the moon and the paths of the sun ever keep their fixed place in the sky; and how the mountains rose, and how the resounding rivers with their Nymphs came into being and all creeping things. And he sang how first of all Ophion and Eurynome, daughter of Okeanos [Ocean], held the sway of snowy Olympos, and how through strength of arm one yielded his prerogative to Kronos and the other to Rheia, and how they fell into the waves of Okeanos; but the other two meanwhile ruled over the blessed Titan-Gods, while Zeus, still a child and with the thoughts of a child, dwelt in the Diktaean cave; and the earthborn Cyclopes had not yet armed him with the bolt, with thunder and lightning; for these things give renown to Zeus.

Description of Greece by Pausanias book 8 [Arkadia], 41.4 - Some twelve stades [approximately 1.4 miles or 2.2 kilometers] above Phigalia are hot baths, and not far from these the Lymax falls into the Neda. Where the streams meet is the sanctuary of Eurynome, a holy spot from of old and difficult of approach because of the roughness of the ground. Around it are many cypress trees, growing close together. book 8 [Arkadia], 41.5 - Eurynome is believed by the people of Phigalia to be a surname of Artemis. Those of them, however, to whom have descended ancient traditions, declare that Eurynome was a daughter of Okeanos [Ocean], whom Homer mentions in the Iliad [book 18, line 398 - Loeb, Lattimore, Green translations], saying that along with Thetis she received Hephaistos. On the same day in each year they open the sanctuary of Eurynome, but at any other time it is a transgression for them to open it.

book 8 [Arkadia], 41.6 - On this occasion sacrifices also are offered by the state and by individuals. I did not arrive at the season of the festival, and I did not see the image of Eurynome; but the Phigalians told me that golden chains bind the wooden image, which represents a woman as far as the hips, but below this a fish. If she is a daughter of Okeanos [Ocean], and lives with Thetis in the depth of the sea, the fish may be regarded as a kind of emblem of her. But there could be no probable connection between such a shape and Artemis. book 9 [Boeotia], 35.5 - Hesiod in Theogony [lines 358 and 908], though the authorship is doubtful, this poem is good evidence, says that the Graces are daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, giving them the names of Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia. The poem of Onomakritos agrees with this account.

Antimachos, while giving neither the number of the Graces nor their names, says that they are daughters of Aegle and Helios [Sun]. The elegiac poet Hermesianax disagrees with his predecessors in that he makes Peitho [Persuasion] also one of the Graces. Euphrosyne Euphrosyne See More Euphrosyne Pictures > In Greek mythology, Euphrosyne was one of the Three Charites or Three Graces. She was also mentioned as Euthymia . Her sisters were Thalia and Aglaea . She and her sisters were daughters of Zeus and the Oceanid Eurynome . Their task in the world was to fill it with joy and pleasant times. They were often the companions of the goddess Aphrodite and Eros , dancing together with the Nymphs and the Muses. Euphrosyne , specifically, was the personification of beauty and grace . Euphrosyne Is also called Euthymia.

Latin 1 - Mythology - Group Deities - Graces Links to all Group Deities The Graces (Charites) were described as beautiful, young modest maidens, winning and charming, always dancing, singing, and running, or bathing in fountains decking themselves with roses, for the rose was sacred to them, as well as the goddess Aphrodite. By the aid of the Graces, all things that were pleasant and cheerful could come to mortals. They were sisters, but who their parents were is uncertain. There are several different opinions concerning their parentage. The first was that Zeus fathered them, and their mother was Eurynome, the Titaness who was once known as the goddess of all things. Another option could be that the parents were Helios, the sun god, and Aegle. The third option could be Dionysus and Aphrodite. The names of the three Graces were Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia. Aglaia represented Splendor and Festivity, Euphrosyne represented Cheerfulness and Merriment, and Thalia represented Bountifulness and Bloom.

The 4 Group Deities: Greek and Roman Mythology search engine by freefind Greek and Roman Mythology Most of the Greek deities were adopted by the Romans, although in many cases there was a change of name. In the list below, information is given under the Greek name; the name in parentheses is the Roman equivalent. However, all Latin names are listed with cross references to the Greek ones. In addition, there are several deities that are exclusively Roman. Acheron One of several Rivers of Underworld: Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Achilles Greek warrior; slew Hector at Troy; slain by Paris, who wounded him in his vulnerable heel. Actaeon Hunter; surprised Artemis bathing; changed by her to stag; and killed by his dogs. Admetus King of Thessaly; his wife, Alcestis, offered to die in his place. Adonis Beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite. Aeacus One of three judges of dead in Hades; son of Zeus.

Aeetes King of Colchis; father of Medea; keeper of Golden Fleece. Aegeus Father of Theseus; believing Theseus killed in Crete, he drowned himself; Aegean Sea named for him. Aegisthus Son of Thyestes; slew Atreus; with Clytemnestra, his paramour, slew Agamemnon; slain by Orestes. Aegyptus Brother of Danaus; his sons, except Lynceus, slain by Danaides. Aeneas Trojan; son of Anchises and Aphrodite; after fall of Troy, led his followers eventually to Italy; loved and deserted Dido. Aeolus One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Aeson King of Ioclus; father of Jason; overthrown by his brother Pelias; restored to youth by Medea. Aether Mother of Theseus.

Agamemnon King of Mycenae; son of Atreus; brother of Menelaus; leader of Greeks against Troy; slain on his return home by Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. Agiaia One of several Graces: Beautiful goddesses: Aglaia (Brilliance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Bloom); daughters of Zeus. (Brilliance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Bloom); daughters of Zeus. Ajax Greek warrior; killed himself at Troy because Achilles's armour was awarded to Odysseus. Alcestis Wife of Admetus; offered to die in his place but saved from death by Hercules. Alcmene Wife of Amphitryon; mother by Zeus of Hercules. Alcyone One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible (Merope is said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal).

Alecto One of several Furies: Avenging spirits; Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone; known also as Erinyes or Eumenides. Alectryon Youth changed by Ares into cock. Althaea Wife of Oeneus; mother of Meleager. Amazons Female warriors in Asia Minor; supported Troy against Greeks. Amphion Musician; husband of Niobe; charmed stones to build fortifications for Thebes. Amphitrite Sea goddess; wife of Poseidon. Amphitryon Daughter of Cepheus; chained to cliff for monster to devour; rescued by Perseus. Anteia Wife of Proetus; tried to induce Bellerophon to elope with her. Anteros God who avenged unrequited love. Antigone Daughter of Oedipus; accompanied him to Colonus; performed burial rite for Polynices and hanged herself. Antinous Leader of suitors of Penelope; slain by Odysseus. Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of love and beauty; daughter of Zeus; mother of Eros.

Apollo God of beauty, poetry, music; later identified with Helios as Phoebus Apollo; son of Zeus and Leto. Aquilo One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Arachne Maiden who challenged Athena to weaving contest; changed to spider. Ares (Mars) God of war; son of Zeus and Hera. Argo Ship in which Jason and followers sailed to Colchis for Golden Fleece. Argus Monster with hundred eyes; slain by Hermes; his eyes placed by Hera into peacock's tail. Ariadne Daughter of Minos; aided Theseus in slaying Minotaur; deserted by him on island of Naxos and married to Dionysus. Arion Musician; thrown overboard by pirates but saved by dolphin. Artemis (Diana) Goddess of moon; huntress; twin sister of Apollo. Asclepius (Aesculapius) Mortal son of Apollo; slain by Zeus for raising dead; later deified as god of medicine.

Also known as Asklepios. Astarte Phoenician goddess of love; variously identified with Aphrodite, Selene, and Artemis. Astraea Goddess of Justice; daughter of Zeus and Themis. Atalanta Princess who challenged her suitors to a foot race; Hippomenes won race and married her. Athena (Minerva) Goddess of wisdom; known poetically as Pallas Athene; sprang fully armed from head of Zeus. Atlas Titan; held world on his shoulders as punishment for warring against Zeus; son of Iapetus. Atreus King of Mycenae; father of Menelaus and Agamemnon; brother of Thyestes, three of whose sons he slew and served to him at banquet; slain by Aegisthus. Atropos One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate, Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae.

Auster One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Avernus Infernal regions; name derived from small vaporous lake near Vesuvius which was fabled to kill birds and vegetation. Bellerophon Corinthian hero; killed Chimera with aid of Pegasus; tried to reach Olympus on Pegasus and was thrown to his death. Bellona Roman goddess of war. Boreas One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Briareus Monster of hundred hands; son of Uranus and Gaea. Briseis Captive maiden given to Achilles; taken by Agamemnon in exchange for loss of Chryseis, which caused Achilles to cease fighting, until death of Patroclus. Cadmus Brother of Europa; planter of dragon seeds from which first Thebans sprang.

Calliope One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Calypso Sea nymph; kept Odysseus on her island Ogygia for seven years. Cassandra Daughter of Priam; prophetess who was never believed; slain with Agamemnon. Castor One of Dioscuri, Twins Castor and Pollux; sons of Leda by Zeus. Celaeno One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible (Merope is said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal).

Centaurs Beings half man and half horse; lived in mountains of Thessaly. Cephalus Hunter; accidentally killed his wife Procris with his spear. Cepheus King of Ethiopia; father of Andromeda. Cerberus Three-headed dog guarding entrance to Hades. Chaos Formless void; personified as first of gods. Charon Boatman on Styx who carried souls of dead to Hades; son of Erebus. Charybdis Female monster; personification of whirlpool. Chimera Female monster with head of lion, body of goat, tail of serpent; killed by Bellerophon. Chiron Personification of time. Chryseis Captive maiden given to Agamemnon; his refusal to accept ransom from her father Chryses caused Apollo to send plague on Greeks besieging Troy. Circe Sorceress; daughter of Helios; changed Odysseus's men into swine.

Clio One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Clotho One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Clytemnestra Wife of Agamemnon, whom she slew with aid of her paramour, Aegisthus; slain by her son Orestes.

Cocytus One of several Rivers of Underworld: Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Creon Father of Jocasta; forbade burial of Polynices; ordered burial alive of Antigone. Creusa Princess of Corinth, for whom Jason deserted Medea; slain by Medea, who sent her poisoned robe; also known as Glauke. Creusa Wife of Aeneas; died fleeing Troy. Cronus (Saturn) Titan; god of harvests; son of Uranus and Gaea; dethroned by his son Zeus. Cybele Anatolian nature goddess; adopted by Greeks and identified with Rhea. Cyclopes Race of one-eyed giants (singular: Cyclops). Daedalus Athenian artificer; father of Icarus; builder of Labyrinth in Crete; devised wings attached with wax for him and Icarus to escape Crete. Danae Princess of Argos; mother of Perseus by Zeus, who appeared to her in form of golden shower.

Danaides Daughters of Danaus; at his command, all except Hypermnestra slew their husbands, the sons of Aegyptus. Danaus Brother of Aegyptus; father of Danaides; slain by Lynceus. Daphne Nymph; pursued by Apollo; changed to laurel tree. Decuma One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Deino One of several Graeae: Sentinels for Gorgons; Deino, Enyo, and Pephredo; had one eye among them, which passed from one to another. Demeter (Ceres) Goddess of agriculture; mother of Persephone. Dido Founder and queen of Carthage; stabbed herself when deserted by Aeneas. Diomedes Greek hero; with Odysseus, entered Troy and carried off Palladium, sacred statue of Athena.

Diomedes Owner of man-eating horses, which Hercules, as ninth labour, carried off. Dione Titan goddess; mother by Zeus of Aphrodite. Dionysus (Bacchus) God of wine; son of Zeus and Semele. Dioscuri Twins Castor and Pollux; sons of Leda by Zeus. Dryads God of love; son of Aphrodite. Eteocles Son of Oedipus, whom he succeeded to rule alternately with Polynices; refused to give up throne at end of year; he and Polynices slew each other. Eumenides One of several Furies: Avenging spirits; Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone; known also as Erinyes or Eumenides. Euphrosyne One of several Graces: Beautiful goddesses: Aglaia (Brilliance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Bloom); daughters of Zeus. Europa Mortal loved by Zeus, who, in form of white bull, carried her off to Crete.

Eurus One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Euryale One of several Gorgons: Female monsters; Euryale, Medusa, and Stheno; had snakes for hair; their glances turned mortals to stone. Eurydice King of Argos; imposed twelve labours on Hercules. Euterpe One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Fates Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae.

Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Fauns Roman deities of woods and groves. Favonius One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Flora Avenging spirits; Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone; known also as Erinyes or Eumenides. Gaea Goddess of earth; daughter of Chaos; mother of Titans; known also as Ge, Gea, Gaia, etc. Galatea Statue of maiden carved from ivory by Pygmalion; given life by Aphrodite. Galatea Sea nymph; loved by Polyphemus. Ganymede Beautiful boy; successor to Hebe as cupbearer of gods. Glaucus Mortal who became sea divinity by eating magic grass. Golden Fleece Fleece from ram that flew Phrixos to Colchis; Aeetes placed it under guard of dragon; carried off by Jason.

Gorgons Female monsters; Euryale, Medusa, and Stheno; had snakes for hair; their glances turned mortals to stone. Graces Beautiful goddesses: Aglaia (Brilliance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Bloom); daughters of Zeus. Graeae Sentinels for Gorgons; Deino, Enyo, and Pephredo; had one eye among them, which passed from one to another. Hades (Dis) Name sometimes given Pluto; also, abode of dead, ruled by Pluto. Haemon Son of Creon; promised husband of Antigone; killed himself in her tomb. Hamadryads Monsters with heads of women and bodies of birds. Hebe (Juventas) Goddess of youth; cupbearer of gods before Ganymede; daughter of Zeus and Hera. Hecate Goddess of sorcery and witchcraft. Hector Son of Priam; slayer of Patroclus; slain by Achilles. Hecuba Wife of Priam. Helen Fairest woman in world; daughter of Zeus and Leda; wife of Menelaus; carried to Troy by Paris, causing Trojan War.

Heliades Daughters of Helios; mourned for Phaethon and were changed to poplar trees. Helios (Sol) God of sun; later identified with Apollo. Helle Sister of Phrixos; fell from ram of Golden Fleece; water where she fell named Hellespont. Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of fire; celestial blacksmith; son of Zeus and Hera; husband of Aphrodite. Hera (Juno) Queen of heaven; wife of Zeus. Hercules Hero and strong man; son of Zeus and Alcmene; performed twelve labours or deeds to be free from bondage under Eurystheus; after death, his mortal share was destroyed, and he became immortal. Also known as Herakles or Heracles.

Labours: (1) killing Nemean lion; (2) killing Lernaean Hydra; (3) capturing Erymanthian boar; (4) capturing Cerynean hind; (5) killing man-eating Stymphalian birds; (6) procuring girdle of Hippolyte; (7) cleaning Augean stables; (8) capturing Cretan bull; (9) capturing man-eating horses of Diomedes; (10) capturing cattle of Geryon; (11) procuring golden apples of Hesperides; (12) bringing Cerberus up from Hades. Hermes (Mercury) God of physicians and thieves; messenger of gods; son of Zeus and Maia. Hero Priestess of Aphrodite; Leander swam Hellespont nightly to see her; drowned herself at his death. Hesperus Titan; father of Atlas, Epimetheus, and Prometheus. Icarus Son of Daedalus; flew too near sun with wax-attached wings and fell into sea and was drowned. Io Mortal maiden loved by Zeus; changed by Hera into heifer.

Iobates King of Lycia; sent Bellerophon to slay Chimera. Iphigenia Daughter of Agamemnon; offered as sacrifice to Artemis at Aulis; carried by Artemis to Tauris where she became priestess; escaped from there with Orestes. Iris Goddess of rainbow; messenger of Zeus and Hera. Ismene Daughter of Oedipus; sister of Antigone. Iulus Son of Aeneas. Ixion King of Lapithae; for making love to Hera he was bound to endlessly revolving wheel in Tartarus. Janus Roman god of gates and doors; represented with two opposite faces. Jason Son of Aeson; to gain throne of Ioclus from Pelias, went to Colchis and brought back Golden Fleece; married Medea; deserted her for Creusa. Jocasta Wife of Laius; mother of Oedipus; unwittingly became wife of Oedipus; hanged herself when relationship was discovered.

Lachesis One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Laius Father of Oedipus, by whom he was slain. Laocoon Priest of Apollo at Troy; warned against bringing wooden horse into Troy; destroyed with his two sons by serpents sent by Athena. Lares Roman ancestral spirits protecting descendants and homes. Lavinia Wife of Aeneas after defeat of Turnus. Leander Swam Hellespont nightly to see Hero; drowned in storm. Leda Mortal loved by Zeus in form of Swan; mother of Helen, Clytemnestra, Dioscuri. Lethe One of several Rivers of Underworld: Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Leto (Latona) Mother by Zeus of Artemis and Apollo.

Lucina Roman goddess of childbirth; identified with Juno. Lynceus Son of Aegyptus; husband of Hypermnestra; slew Danaus. Maia Daughter of Atlas; mother of Hermes. Maia One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible (Merope is said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal). Manes Souls of dead Romans, particularly of ancestors. Marsyas Shepherd; challenged Apollo to music contest and lost; flayed alive by Apollo. Medea Sorceress; daughter of Aeetes; helped Jason obtain Golden Fleece; when deserted by him for Creusa, killed her children and Creusa. Medusa Gorgon; slain by Perseus, who cut off her head. Megaera One of several Furies: Avenging spirits; Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone; known also as Erinyes or Eumenides.

Meleager Son of Althaea; his life would last as long as brand burning at his birth; Althaea quenched and saved it but destroyed it when Meleager slew his uncles. Melpomene One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Memnon Ethiopian king; made immortal by Zeus; son of Tithonus and Eos. Menelaus King of Sparta; son of Atreus; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen.

Merope One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible; said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal. Mezentius Cruel Etruscan king; ally of Turnus against Aeneas; slain by Aeneas. Midas King of Phrygia; given gift of turning to gold all he touched. Minos King of Crete; after death, one of three judges of dead in Hades; son of Zeus and Europa. Minotaur Monster, half man and half beast, kept in Labyrinth in Crete; slain by Theseus. Mnemosyne Goddess of memory; mother by Zeus of Muses. Moirae One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Momus God of dreams.

Morta One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Muses Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Naiads Nymphs of waters, streams, and fountains. Napaeae Wood nymphs. Narcissus Beautiful youth loved by Echo; in punishment for not returning her love, he was made to fall in love with his image reflected in pool; pined away and became flower. Nemesis Son of Achilles; slew Priam; also known as Pyrrhus.

Nereids Sea nymphs; attendants on Poseidon. Nestor King of Pylos; noted for wise counsel in expedition against Troy. Nike Goddess of victory. Niobe Daughter of Tantalus; wife of Amphion; her children slain by Apollo and Artemis; changed to stone but continued to weep her loss. Nona One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Notus One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Nymphs Beautiful maidens; inferior deities of nature. Nyx (Nox) Ocean nymphs; daughters of Oceanus. Oceanus Eldest of Titans; god of waters.

Odysseus (Ulysses) King of Ithaca; husband of Penelope; wandered ten years after fall of Troy before arriving home. Oedipus King of Thebes; son of Laius and Jocasta; unwittingly murdered Laius and married Jocasta; tore his eyes out when relationship was discovered. Oenone Nymph of Mount Ida; wife of Paris, who abandoned her; refused to cure him when he was poisoned by arrow of Philoctetes at Troy. Oreads Mountain nymphs. Orestes Son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; brother of Electra; slew Clytemnestra and Aegisthus; pursued by Furies until his purification by Apollo. Orion Hunter; slain by Artemis and made heavenly constellation. Orpheus Famed musician; son of Apollo and Muse Calliope; husband of Eurydice. Pales Roman goddess of shepherds and herdsmen. Palinurus Aeneas' pilot; fell overboard in his sleep and was drowned. Pan (Faunus) God of woods and fields; part goat; son of Hermes.

Pandora Opener of box containing human ills; mortal wife of Epimetheus. Parcae One of several Fates: Goddesses of destiny; Clotho (Spinner of thread of life), Lachesis (Determiner of length), and Atropos (Cutter of thread); also called Moirae. Identified by Romans with their goddesses of fate; Nona, Decuma, and Morta; called Parcae. Paris Son of Priam; gave apple of discord to Aphrodite, for which she enabled him to carry off Helen; slew Achilles at Troy; slain by Philoctetes. Patroclus Great friend of Achilles; wore Achilles' armour and was slain by Hector. Pegasus Winged horse that sprang from Medusa's body at her death; ridden by Bellerophon when he slew Chimera. Pelias King of Ioclus; seized throne from his brother Aeson; sent Jason for Golden Fleece; slain unwittingly by his daughters at instigation of Medea. Pelops Son of Tantalus; his father cooked and served him to gods; restored to life; Peloponnesus named for him.

Penates Wife of Odysseus; waited faithfully for him for ten years while putting off numerous suitors. Pephredo One of several Graeae: Sentinels for Gorgons; Deino, Enyo, and Pephredo; had one eye among them, which passed from one to another. Periphetes Giant; son of Hephaestus; slain by Theseus. Persephone (Proserpine) Queen of infernal regions; daughter of Zeus and Demeter; wife of Pluto. Perseus Son of Zeus and Danae; slew Medusa; rescued Andromeda from monster and married her. Phaedra Daughter of Minos; wife of Theseus; caused the death of her stepson, Hippolytus. Phaethon Son of Helios; drove his father's sun chariot and was struck down by Zeus before he set world on fire. Philoctetes Greek warrior who possessed Hercules' bow and arrows; slew Paris at Troy with poisoned arrow. Phineus Betrothed of Andromeda; tried to slay Perseus but turned to stone by Medusa's head.

Phlegethon One of several Rivers of Underworld: Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Phosphor One of Dioscuri: Twins Castor and Pollux; sons of Leda by Zeus. Polymnia One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Polynices Son of Oedipus; he and his brother Eteocles killed each other; burial rite, forbidden by Creon, performed by his sister Antigone. Polyphemus Cyclops; devoured six of Odysseus's men; blinded by Odysseus.

Polyxena Daughter of Priam; betrothed to Achilles, whom Paris slew at their betrothal; sacrificed to shade of Achilles. Pomona Wife of Cephalus, who accidentally slew her. Procrustes Giant; stretched or cut off legs of victims to make them fit iron bed; slain by Theseus. Proetus Husband of Anteia; sent Bellerophon to Iobates to be put to death. Prometheus Titan; stole fire from heaven for man. Zeus punished him by chaining him to rock in Caucasus where vultures devoured his liver daily. Proteus Sea god; assumed various shapes when called on to prophesy. Psyche Beloved of Eros; punished by jealous Aphrodite; made immortal and united with Eros. Pygmalion King of Cyprus; carved ivory statue of maiden which Aphrodite gave life as Galatea. Pyramus Babylonian youth; made love to Thisbe through hole in wall; thinking Thisbe slain by lion, killed himself. Python Serpent born from slime left by Deluge; slain by Apollo. Quirinus Brother of Romulus; slain by him.

Rhadamanthus One of three judges of dead in Hades; son of Zeus and Europa. Rhea (Ops) Daughter of Uranus and Gaea; wife of Cronus; mother of Zeus; identified with Cybele. Rivers of Underworld Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Romulus Founder of Rome; he and Remus suckled in infancy by she-wolf; slew Remus; deified by Romans. Sarpedon King of Lycia; son of Zeus and Europa; slain by Patroclus at Troy. Satyrs Hoofed demigods of woods and fields; companions of Dionysus. Sciron Robber; forced strangers to wash his feet, then hurled them into sea where tortoise devoured them; slain by Theseus. Scylla Female monster inhabiting rock opposite Charybdis; menaced passing sailors. Selene Goddess of moon.

Semele Daughter of Cadmus; mother by Zeus of Dionysus; demanded Zeus appear before her in all his splendor and was destroyed by his lightnings. Sibyis Various prophetesses; most famous, Cumaean sibyl, accompanied Aeneas into Hades. Sileni Minor woodland deities similar to satyrs (singular: silenus). Sometimes Silenus refers to eldest of satyrs, son of Hermes or of Pan. Silvanus Roman god of woods and fields. Sinis Giant; bent pines, by which he hurled victims against side of mountain; slain by Theseus. Sirens Minor deities who lured sailors to destruction with their singing. Sisyphus King of Corinth; condemned in Tartarus to roll huge stone to top of hill; it always rolled back down again. Sphinx Monster of Thebes; killed those who could not answer her riddle; slain by Oedipus. Name also refers to other monsters having body of lion, wings, and head and bust of woman.

Sterope One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible (Merope is said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal). Stheno One of several Gorgons: Female monsters; Euryale, Medusa, and Stheno; had snakes for hair; their glances turned mortals to stone. Styx One of several Rivers of Underworld: Acheron (woe), Cocytus (wailing), Lethe (forgetfulness), Phlegethon (fire), Styx (across which souls of dead were ferried by Charon). Symplegades Clashing rocks at entrance to Black Sea; Argo passed through, causing them to become forever fixed. Syrinx Nymph pursued by Pan; changed to reeds, from which he made his pipes. Tantalus Cruel king; father of Pelops and Niobe; condemned in Tartarus to stand chin-deep in lake surrounded by fruit branches; as he tried to eat or drink, water or fruit always receded.

Tartarus Underworld below Hades; often refers to Hades. Taygeta One of several Pleiades: Alcyone, Celaeno, Electra, Maia, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, Taygeta; seven daughters of Atlas; transformed into heavenly constellation, of which six stars are visible (Merope is said to have hidden in shame for loving a mortal). Telemachus Son of Odysseus; made unsuccessful journey to find his father. Tellus Roman god of boundaries and landmarks. Terpsichore One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Terra Roman earth goddess.

Thalia One of several Graces: Beautiful goddesses; Aglaia (Brilliance), Euphrosyne (Joy), and Thalia (Bloom); daughters of Zeus. Also one of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Thanatos (Mors) Titan goddess of laws of physical phenomena; daughter of Uranus; mother of Prometheus. Theseus Son of Aegeus; slew Minotaur; married and deserted Ariadne; later married Phaedra. Thisbe Beloved of Pyramus; killed herself at his death. Thyestes Brother of Atreus; Atreus killed three of his sons and served them to him at banquet. Tiresias Blind soothsayer of Thebes.

Tisiphone One of several Furies: Avenging spirits; Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone; known also as Erinyes or Eumenides. Titans Early gods from which Olympian gods were derived; children of Uranus and Gaea. Tithonus Mortal loved by Eos; changed into grasshopper. Triton Demigod of sea; son of Poseidon. Turnus King of Rutuli in Italy; betrothed to Lavinia; slain by Aeneas. Urania One of several Muses: Goddesses presiding over arts and sciences: Calliope (epic poetry), Clio (history), Erato (lyric and love poetry), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedy), Polymnia or Polyhymnia (sacred poetry), Terpsichore (choral dance and song), Thalia (comedy and bucolic poetry), Urania (astronomy); daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Uranus Personification of Heaven; husband of Gaea; father of Titans; dethroned by his son Cronus.

Vertumnus Roman god of fruits and vegetables; husband of Pomona. Winds Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Zephyrus One of several Winds: Aeolus (keeper of winds), Boreas (Aquilo) (north wind), Eurus (east wind), Notus (Auster) (south wind), Zephyrus (Favonius) (west wind). Zeus (Jupiter) THALIA - Greek Goddess Charis of Festivity & Banquets THALIA Festivitiy (thalia) The three Graces, Greco-Roman fresco from Pompeii C1st A.D., Naples National Archaeological Museum THALIA was one of the three Kharites (Charites) and the goddess of festivity and banquets. She was usually depicted dancing in a circle with her two sisters. Her name was derived from the Greek adjective thalia which, when applied to banquets, means rich, plentiful and luxuriant.

She was probably the same as Pandaisia (Banquet), a Kharis companion of Aphrodite in Athenian vase painting. Thalia's name also means "the blooming"--in the sense of springtime greenery and blossoms (cf. the Hora Thallo ). FAMILY OF THALIA [1.2] ZEUS & EUNOMIA (Orphic Hymn 60) CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES Hesiod, Theogony 907 ff (trans. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or C7th B.C.) : "And Eurynome, the daughter of Okeanos (Oceanus), beautiful in form, bare him [Zeus] three fair-cheeked Kharites (Charites. Graces), Aglaia (Aglaea), and Euphrosyne, and lovely Thalie (Thalia), from whose eyes as they glanced flowed love that unnerves the limbs: and beautiful is their glance beneath their brows." Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. 1 ff (trans.

Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) : "Whose haunts are by Kephissos' (Cephisus') river, you queens [the Kharites] beloved of poets' song, ruling Orkhomenos (Orchomenus), that sunlit city and land of lovely steeds, watch and ward of the ancient Minyan race, hear now my prayer, you Kharites (Charites, Graces) three. For in your gift are all our mortal joys, and every sweet thing, be it wisdom, beauty, or glory, that makes rich the soul of man. Nor even can the immortal gods order at their behest the dance and festals, lacking the Kharites' aid; who are the steward of all rites of heaven, whose thrones are set at Pytho beside Apollon of the golden bow, and who with everlasting honour worship the Father, lord of great Olympos. Euphrosyne, lover of song, and Aglaia revered, daughters of Zeus the all-highest, hearken, and with Thalia, darling of harmony, look on our songs of revel, on light feet stepping to grace this happy hour . . .

I come to praise Asopikhos (Asopichus), whose Minyan house, Thalia, now of your favour wears the pride of the Olympian victor." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 13 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "By Okeanos' (Oceanus') daughter Eurynome he [Zeus] had the Kharites (Charites, Graces), named Aglaia (Aglaea), Eurphrosyne, and Thaleia." Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. 35. 1 (trans. Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : "Hesiod in the Theogony says that the Kharites (Charites, Graces)) are daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, giving them the names of Euphrosyne, Aglaia (Aglaea) and Thalia." Orphic Hymn 60 to the Charites (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C.

to 2nd A.D.) : "Illustrious Kharites (Charites, Graces), mighty named, from Zeus descended, and Eunomia famed [here identified with the Okeanis Eurynome], Thalia and Aglaia (Aglaea) fair and bright, and blest Euphrosyne, whom joys delight." ANCIENT GREEK & ROMAN ART Mythography | The Graces - Charites - in Myth and Art name | Graces or Charites (CariteV) role | goddesses who personified grace Graces in Greek Mythology As their name suggests, the Graces or Charites were personifications of grace and charm in Greek mythology. Indeed, the title Charites especially signifies the role these lovely goddesses played in myth and legend, for it is related to the Greek word charis (cariV), a word that literally means grace. Although various sources for myth refer to different numbers of Graces of Charites, most often they are depicted as a trio. And each of these three goddesses represented an individual quality that was revered by the ancient Greeks.

It was the poet Hesiod who named the Graces in his Theogony: "Then Eurynome, Ocean's fair daughter, bore to Zeus the three Graces, all fair-cheeked, Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and shapely Thalia; their alluring eyes glance from under their brows, and from their eyelids drips desire that unstrings the limbs." Aglaia | personified beauty and/or radiance Euphrosyne | personified joy Thalia | personified blooming or flowering Hesiod also states in this passage that the Graces were the daughters of the Olympian god Zeus and the Oceanid Eurynome. These enchanting goddesses were often the companions of Aphrodite in mythology. And indeed, the Graces were the perfect entourage for the radiant goddess of love. The Charites were also frequently found in the company of the Muses and many of the other Olympian gods and goddesses. The Graces were known as Gratiae in Roman mythology. Aglaia Return to Content Aglaia Aglaia is a female Greek name, dating back to ancient Greece and its mythology.

The name Aglaia is not used in any other form in the language, although in ancient Greek it also referred to the “Gorgeous and Shining”. Sound of Aglaia: A- gla- eeah Nameday of Aglaia: December 19th Male form of Aglaia: – Origin of the name Aglaia Aglaia was, in Greek mythology, the youngest of the Three Graces, who represented charm, beauty, nature, fertility and creativity in ancient Greece. The other two Graces were Thalia and Euphrosyne. Aglaia was married to God Hephaestus, but she had a son, Nireas, with the King of Simi Island. Nireas was known all over the world due to his beauty and grace. Saint Aglaia The Greek Church celebrates the memory of Aglaia, not the one of the Graces, but Aglaia the Roman as she is mostly known. Aglaia was an aristocrat living in Rome, during Diocletian Era. Aglaia has a servant, Vonifatios, who is also a pagan like her.

During the persecutions of the Christians by Diocletian, Aglaia decided to collect the bodies of dead people who are proclaimed martyrs of the new religion. Vonifatios is the one who has to carry out the task, but during this time he embraces the Christian religion. Vonifatios was tortured along with several other Christians and his body was brought back to Aglaia as the body of a martyr. Aglaia was shocked by the fact and hearing the voices of angels describing her the tragic end of Vonifatios, she decided to honor him. Later she dedicated her life to the Christian religion as well, and was proclaimed Saint by the Church. Nicknames and different versions of Aglaia Aglaia features just a few nicknames, such as Aglaitsa, Litsa, Lia. It doesn’t have a male respective, as it is strictly female name. Aglaia can also be found as Aglaea. The Names’ Fairy reveals the personality of Aglaia Aglaia is an optimistic woman, beautiful and graceful. She is a family centric person, setting family needs as priority. She knows how to please other people and she is a more dynamic personality than it seems.

The Three Graces (Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia) (1815 - 1817) | National Galleries Scotland The Three Graces (Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia) (1815 - 1817) Download a larger version of this image About this artwork The Three Graces illustrates Canova's outstanding ability to transform cold hard marble into soft lustrous skin. According to Greek mythology the three daughters of Zeus and Euryoneme were called Euphrosyne, Aglaia and Thalia. They were traditionally associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Canova arranged the beautiful sisters in a loose semi-circle so that they complement one another in their poses and gazes, entwined arms and narrow swathes of drapery. The sculpture was commissioned by the 6th Duke of Bedford and installed on a pedestal (which could be rotated) in a specially built Temple at his country house, Woburn Abbey.

title: The Three Graces (Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia) accession number: NG 2626 date created: 1815 - 1817 measurements: Maximum dimensions: 173.00 x 97.20 x 75.00 cm credit line: Purchased jointly with the Victoria & Albert Museum with the aid of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund, Paul Getty II, Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza and public donations 1994 photographer: Antonia Reeve

Question: In Roman mythology, who were 'Aglaia', 'Euphrosyne', and 'Thalia'?
Answer: THE GRACES