Feb 9, 2023 · The Charites, also known as the Graces, were daughters of Zeus who embodied all things associated with beauty, joy, and abundance. They were seen as kind and gentle goddesses, and …

Jul 25, 2023 · Eurynome was one of the three thousand Oceanids, daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. As one of Zeus’ many lovers, she became the mother of the Charites (also known as the …

Apr 7, 2023 · Hera, sister and wife of Zeus, was the queen of the Olympians and the Greek goddess of women, motherhood, and marriage. She was constantly jealous of Zeus’ many affairs.

Dec 7, 2022 · Helios, son of Hyperion and Theia, was the personification of the sun and a god of the day. Crowned with rays of golden sunlight and riding his blazing chariot, Helios represented the sun’s …

Jul 27, 2023 · In ancient art, they closely resembled other youthful female divinities, such as the Charites and nymphs. The Horae were worshipped in Attica as well as a few other parts of the Greek world, …

Jan 18, 2023 · The Graeae were three sisters who lived in a remote corner of the world, sharing a single eye and a single tooth among them. They were best known for (reluctantly) helping Perseus in his …

Mar 9, 2023 · The three Moirae—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—were the personifications of fate. They ensured that every being followed the preordained course that had been set for them.

Jun 28, 2023 · Dionysus was the Greek god of wine, revelry, inspiration, and fertility. His festivals famously featured intoxication and religious ecstasy.

Jan 27, 2023 · Hypnos, son of Nyx and twin brother of Thanatos, was the divine personification of sleep. A handsome winged god who could be gentle as well as hostile, Hypnos was imagined flying across …

Jan 6, 2023 · The nymphs were minor divinities who took the form of beautiful young women. They represented diverse aspects of nature, including water, mountains, trees, and even specific locales. …