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 [ Nemesis ] [ Nike ] [ Pan ] [ Persephone ] [ Thanater ] [ The Muses

Peter Paul Ruebens-1577-1640-Public Domain The Graces were the three goddesses of joy, beauty, charm, happiness, and feasts. Hesiod gave the three goddesses the names of Thalia (Good Cheer), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Aglaia (Splendor). Aside from being representatives of beauty and charm, they were also thought to represent the personifications of overall joy and well-being. They were known to also dance with the Muses to Apollo's playing, as well as be messengers for Aphrodite and Eros.

Pronunciation: GRAYS uhz

Depicted: They were usually depicted as women dancing merily with nymphs.

Father: Zeus or Helius

Mother: Eurynome or Aegle

Other Name: Charities, Gratiae

Flower: Rose

Tree: Myrtle

Symbol: Dice

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