Greek and Roman Mythology: The Other Gods: The Graces
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[ The Fates ] [ The Graces ] [ Hebe ] [ Helius ] [ Iris ] [ Leto ] [ Morpheus ]
[ Nemesis ] [ Nike ] [ Pan ] [ Persephone ] [ Thanater ] [ The Muses ]
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.
Mother: Eurynome or Aegle
Other Name: Charities, Gratiae
Flower: Rose
Tree: Myrtle
Symbol: Dice
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Copyright: Nikki Kuehl 2000-2011
Website Content Last Updated: September 26, 2011
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