Standing on the site of the Acropolis, the two were asked to offer the people of Athens a gift. Aglaia was also the wife of the god Hephaistos (Hephaestus). ", Suidas s.v. 7, &c.) They are mostly described as being in the service or attendance of other divinities, as real joy exists only in circles where the individual gives up his own self and makes it his main object to afford pleasure to others. EUDAIMONIA (Eudaemonia) The goddess of happiness, prosperity and opulence. "[The ghost of Ariadne addresses her husband Dionysos :] I will say nothing of the [your] love of Kronois (Cronos), from whose bed were born the three Kharites (Charites, Graces) ever inseparable.'" Hestia was regarded as one of the kindest and most compassionate amongst all the Gods. Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. ", Theognis, Fragment 1. Sorry Apate. : Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. Each person picks out a trust gift for the other and gives it to them to put in a special place. "Wreathed with fresh flowers, gift of the fair-haired Kharites (Charites, Graces). Greek goddess of mischief, delusion, ruin, and folly. Her center of worship was on the island of Cr Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C7th to 4th B.C.) says that Hypnos (Sleep) was a lover of Pasithea, and in the speech of Hypnos there is this verse :--Verily that he would give me one of the younger Kharites (Charites). Hence some have suspected that Homer knew of older Kharites as well. Muse of astronomy and astrology. She is often depicted holding the pomegranate but there is no reference in Her myths to its significant. the victor's chaplet]. Homer (he too refers to the Kharites) makes one the wife of Hephaistos (Hephaestus), giving her the name Kharis (Charis). Greek Lyric IV) (C5th B.C.) Anthemidon (trans. the privilege of being the first to bestow benefaction and, on the other hand, of requiting with appropriate favours (kharites) such men as have performed good acts. Theodric was only a head with wings After her mother found out they had been seeing each other she became enraged. Alectrona - Early Greek goddess of the sun. : Bacchylides, Fragment 19 (trans. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty and married to Hephaestus. Mair) (Greek poetry C5th to 6th A.D.) : This magical garden was called the Hesperides, probably a symbol of Her regenerating womb; Her apples were guarded by Her sacred serpent. [1] < Click here to continue reading this informative entry by Anne Morgan on the Order of the White Moons site, including information on building an altar to Hera, information on Her feasts and rituals and a very thorough bibliography. Goddess of agriculture, fertility, sacred law and the harvest. Change). 4 ff : Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) The Krewe of Antheia parade appeared on the scene for the first time in 2023. ", Alcaeus, Fragment 386 (trans. "Let us be merry and drink wine and sing of Bakkhos (Bacchus) [Dionysos], the inventor of the choral dance, the lover of all songs, leading the same life as the Erotes (Loves), the darling of Kythere (Cytherea) [Aphrodite]; thanks to him Methe (Drunkenness) was brought forth, the Kharis (Charis, Grace) was born, Lupa (Pain) takes rest and Ania (Trouble) goes to sleep. . ", Pindar, Olympian Ode 9. Celaeno - The name of a wife of Poseidon. PANDAISIA The goddess of rich banquets. Greek Elegiac) (Greek elegy C6th B.C.) "Euryalos (Euryalus), offshoot of the blue-eyed Kharites (Charites, Graces), darling of the lovely-haired Horai (Horae, Seasons), Kypris (Cypris) [Aphrodite] and soft-lidded Peitho (Suasion) nursed you among rose-blossoms [i.e. Hesiod distinctly mentions three Charites, whose names are Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia, and this number as well as these names subsequently became generally established, although certain places in Greece retained their ancient and established number. Primordial goddess of the day, daytime and daylight. Kronois, "the daughter of Kronos," was a title of Hera who was sometimes named as the mother of the Kharites. She is also associated with the olive tree and owl because of her wisdom. "Assyrian Aphrodite seated in a solitary spot upon Libanos (Lebanon), alone, for the Kharites (Charites, Graces), those dancers of Orkhomenos (Orchomenus), had been sent away to gather the various flowers of spring in the gardens--one to gather Kilikian (Cilician) crocus, one eager to bring balsam and sprouts of the Indian reed, another for the fragrant petals of the rose. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : Callimachus, Aetia Fragment 6 (trans. ", Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. She was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, daughters . And some of you will need the love and guidance of Aphrodite. Her arena was the "intellectual and civilized side of war and the virtues of justice and skill." In times of peace, she was a goddess of skilled crafts such as weaving. "The Boiotians (Boeotians) say that Eteokles (Eteocles) [a mythical King of Orkhomenos (Orchomenus)] was the first man to sacrifice to the Kharites (Charites, Graces). "And Hephaistos (Hephaestus), the famous Lame One, made Aglaia (Aglaea, Magnificence), youngest of the Kharites (Charites), his buxom wife. "The soft rose. 2 ff (trans. Greek Lyric III) (C7th to 6th B.C.) Hera has three symbols which can be connected with her three ancient phases. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or 7th B.C.) festivals] . I'm the Witch. Greek Lyric IV) (C5th B.C.) Colors: White, royal blue, purple, rose, dark green, silver and grey. . Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military victory, and also the patron of the city of Athens, was Hercules' half-sister. With one hand take hold of the prospering earth, with the other take hold of the shining salt sea, so that all the undergods who gather about Kronos (Cronus) may be witnesses to us. The Greek goddess of harmony and concord. It was from Eteokles of Orkhomenos that we learned the custom of praying to three Kharites. Algaia was the goddess of grace and beauty. At: Greek goddess of mischief and rash decisions. Gold coloured symbols like Honey and Myrrh. Plants: Lilies, poppies, stephanotis, cypress, coconut, iris, white rose, waterlily, maple trees, and all white flowers. For the same reason they are the friends of the Muses, with whom they live together in Olympus. [6.1] EUDAIMONIA, PAIDIA, PANDAISIA, PANNYKHIS, ANTHEIA (Ancient Greek Vase Painting), CHARIS (Charis), the personification of Grace and Beauty, which the Roman poets translate by Gratia and we after them by Grace. goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, domesticity, family, and the state. Campbell, Vol. . [4.1] PHAENNA, KLETA (Pausanias 3.18.6 & 9.35.1) Second of the Three Fates, the measurer of the thread of life woven by Clothos spindle which determines Destiny. 212 ff : As for the die, it is the plaything of youths and maidens, who have nothing of the ugliness of old age. ", Colluthus, Rape of Helen 88 ff (trans. : Sappho, Fragment 208 (from Himerius, Orations) (trans. Greek Lyric II) (C5th B.C.) Pindar, Olympian Ode 9. In these images, She was associated with the bird, the snake, and the bull, suggesting connections with water, earth, and life energies. ", Theognis, Fragment 1. : Theognis, Fragment 1. xviii. : Bacchylides, Fragment 15 (trans. The worship of the Charites was believed to have been first introduced into Boeotia by Eteoclus or Eteocles, the son of Cephissus, in the valley of that river. . The Homeric poems mention only one Charis, or an indefinite number in the plural, and from the passage in which Pasithea is mentioned, it would almost seem as if the poet would intimate that he was thinking of a great number of Charites and of a division of them into classes. She fastened the head of the gorgon Medusa to the shield to scare others in battle. There she hangs up her curved bow and her arrows, and heads and leads the dances, gracefully arrayed, while all they utter their heavenly voice, singing. from whose eyes as they glanced flowed love that unnerves the limbs: and beautiful is their glance beneath their brows. There tends to be some question about what, exactly, is the right offering to make to the gods or goddesses of one's tradition and how we should honor them when . Today, modern Greeks still ask her to bless their ceremonies by enriching their souls so they, too, might achieve spiritual perfection. 203 ff (trans. According to myth, Athena achieved this status by winning a contest Zeus held between her and Poseidon. Antheiawas one of theCharites, or Graces, of Greek mythology and was the Goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths worn at festivals and parties. Her name is derived from theAncient Greekwordanthos,meaning flower, and She was depicted on vases as an attendant ofAphroditewith other Charites. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : . "And for his brother alike, the impartial Kharites (Charites, Graces) at Pytho and the Isthmos gave his four-horsed chariot on the twelve lap course their crown of flowers [i.e. : AGLAIA (Aglaea) was the Kharis (Charis) goddess of beauty, adornment, splendour and glory. - Sylvia Plath, Animism, Folk Magic, and Spirit Work in the Pacific Northwest. Iris Title/Alias The Goddess of the Rainbow Messenger of the Olympian Gods 1 ff (trans. Like all the muses, Clio is the daughter of Zeus and the Titaness Mnemosyne. . 70 ff : Nonnus, Dionysiaca 24. : Combining these two traditions was impossible, so Nonnus invented a nymphe named Kronois as mother of the girls by the god. Campbell, Vol. [4.2] DIONYSOS & KRONOIS (Nonnus Dionysiaca 15.87 & 48.530), [1.1] AGLAIA, EUPHROSYNE, THALEIA (Hesiod Theogony 907, Pindar Olympian Ode 14, Apollodorus 1.13, Orphic Hymn 60, Pausanias 9.35.1) the Kharites] surrounded Naxos with foliage of spring. The goddess of force and raw energy, daughter of Pallas and Styx, and sister of Nike, Kratos, and Zelus. Aphaea: A Greek mother-goddess. ", Homeric Hymn 27 to Artemis 14 ff : Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 5. ", Homeric Hymn 3 to Pythian Apollo 186 ff (trans. Antheia - Goddess of flowers, gardens, flowery wreaths, swamps and marshes. Uraina. Titaness and goddess of nature. 530 ff : Since 800 B.C.E., Antheia has been celebrated as the Greek goddess of marriage. ", Homeric Hymn 5 to Aphrodite 58 ff : 982.) Minor goddess of war and destruction, the companion and lover of the war god Ares and connected to Eris. In two stories, Artemis dislike for men is very strong when she was seen taking a bath. live in delight. It also includes female primordial deities, whose stories are some of the oldest we know. Zeus and Metis got married and soon Metis was pregnant. about the bridal bed all flowers grew; the dancers of Orkhomenos (Orchomenus) [i.e. Eustath. The Graces were considered as the daughters of Zeus and Euronyme, an Oceanid. Greek Lyric III) (C6th to 5th B.C.) ", Philostratus the Elder, Imagines 1. . Goddess of dance and chorus and one of the nine Muses. Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : 5 ff (trans. : 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. She stood for trust, friendship, community, and love. 2 ff (trans. "From Jove [Zeus] and Eurynome [were born]: Gratiae (Graces) [Kharites]. 382 ff (trans. 24. ", Apuleius, The Golden Ass 10. : The lily is a powerful symbol of the feminine and can be given as an offering to honor the Goddess and to invoke Her presence. 212 ff (trans. Juno is an ancient Roman goddess who was a protector. : 11 ff (trans. "Hai Kharites gumnai (the Graces are naked): because it is necessary for them to give delight easily and openly; or because those who lack the gifts of the Kharites (Charites) are deprived of their own adornment. Eros, in Greek religion, god of love. Suda On Line) (Byzantine Greek lexicon C10th A.D.) : Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) The three Kharites were depicted in classical art as naked women, holding hands and dancing in a circle. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or 7th B.C.) KHARIS (Charis) The Kharis wife of the god Hephaistos (Hephaestus). . Her name Antheia is derived from the Ancient Greek word means "flower" or "blossom". p. "Erotes (Loves) unarmed and laughing Kharites (Charites, Graces). : 5 (trans. Thanks for dropping by Journeying to the Goddess! to 2nd A.D.) : Pseudo-Hyginus, Preface (trans. . 2. Antheia. Greek god of dogs. Another symbol of Hera is the peacock. "[Apollon] speeds from earth to Olympos, to the house of Zeus, to join the gathering of the other gods : then straightway the undying gods think only of the lyre and song, and all the Mousai (Muses) together, voice sweetly answering voice, hymn . (Horat. Achelois. She was one of three Kharites, the other two being Aglaia and Euphrosyne. London: Taylor, Walton, and Maberly. ", Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. In Greek vase painting a bevy of younger Kharites form the retinue of Aphrodite. [1.1] ZEUS & EURYNOME (Hesiod Theogony 907, Onomacritus Frag, Apollodorus 1.13, Callimachus Aetia Frag 6, Pausanias 9.35.1, Hyginus Preface) . assigned the role by Zeus] the adornment of personal appearance and the beautifying of each part of the body with an eye to making it more comely and pleasing to the gaze, and the further privilege of being the first to bestow benefaction and, on the other hand, of requiting with appropriate favours (kharites) such men as have performed good acts. There is an Antheia Flowers, an Antheia Ballroom, and even an Antheia Hotel. Campbell, Vol. Whenever spring flowers bloom, people come to a center on the island of Crete or to a temple in Argos in order to honor Antheia. Since 800 B.C.E. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : Pindar, Nemean Ode 4. ", Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 5. to C1st A.D.) : Statius, Silvae 1. to C1st A.D.) : Greek Lyric I) (C6th B.C.) 30 ff (trans. Campbell, Vol. 73.). 364, xviii. whom joys delight: mothers of mirth; all lovely to the view, pleasure abundant, pure, belongs to you: various, for ever flourishing and fair, desired by mortals, much invoked in prayer; circling, dark-eyed, delightful to mankind.". Also a shapeshifter and a prophet. I come to praise [the Olympian victor] Asopikhos (Asopichus), whose Minyan house, Thalia, now of your favour wears the pride of the Olympian victor. Said to be the mother of the sea gods children Lycus and Nycteus. : Pindar, Olympian Ode 1. . Antheia (Ancient Greek: ) was one of the Charites, or Graces, of Greek mythology and was the goddess of swamps and flowery wreaths. Mozley) (Roman epic C1st A.D.) : Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) These are appropriate names for the Kharites. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) The elegaic poet Hermesianax [poet C4th B.C.] ", Apuleius, The Golden Ass 6. ", Hesiod, Catalogues of Women Fragment 92 : . PANNYKHIS (Pannychis) The goddess of night festivities and parties. She does not know of this, but Iris thinks that her crush, Zephyrus, could have feelings for her. Swear that you will give me one of the younger Kharites, Pasithea, the one whom all my days I have longed for.", Pausanias, Description of Greece 9. : Philostratus the Elder, Imagines 1. [6]. Herc. [3.1] HERA (Colluthus 88 & 174, Nonnus Dionysiaca 31.103) ", Apuleius, The Golden Ass 4. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) Take a look around and grab the RSS feed to stay updated. ", Homeric Hymn 6 to Aphrodite 2 ff : ", Pindar, Eulogies Fragment 123 (trans. Antheia was the Goddess of Vegetation, Lowlands, Marshlands, Gardens, Blossoms, the Budding Earth, and Human Love. [1]. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : "Hail holy Kharites (Charites, Graces) . : iii. 54 ff (trans. 4 ff : Paithea was the goddess of rest and relaxation. Gerber, Vol. "On Paros they sacrifice to the Kharites (Charites, Graces) without benefit of flutes or garlands [contrary to the usual custom]. : 21 ff : 25 ff (trans. Greek Lyric IV) (C5th B.C.) Feb 22, 2023 - They're a myth Zeus Hera Hades Persephone Poseidon Amphitrite Athena Ares Aphrodite Hephaestus Artemis Apolo Antheia Dionysus Selene Demeter Eros Psyche Hypnos Asteria Pluto Zephyrus Nyx Hecate Iria Gaia Psamathe Helen of Troy Greek mythology aesthetic. Greek Lyric I) (C6th B.C.) She was the goddess of vegetation, gardens, blossoms, especially worshipped in spring and near lowlands and marshlands, favorable to the growth of vegetation. 212 ff : Antheia is described a close-second by Iris when it comes to nature. Eileithyia - Goddess of childbirth Caerus - God of luck and opportunity Lacheses - One of the Fates Pollux - One of the Gemini twins Iris - Goddess of rainbows Alastor - God of family feuds Demeter - Goddess of the harvest Aphrodite - Goddess of love and beauty Phosphorus - The Morning Star Bia - Goddess of force Dionysus - God of wine and pleasure . Walsh) (Roman novel C2nd A.D.) : Greek Lyric IV) (C5th B.C.) 203 ff (trans. The goddess of fame, gossip and renown. ", Homeric Hymn 5 to Aphrodite 94 ff (trans. ", Ovid, Metamorphoses 6. 5 (trans. When the spring flowers bloom, people still come to a center on the island of Crete or a temple in Argos to honor her. 6 ff : I guarantee its a present youll never forget., (Patricia Telesco, 365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspirationof the goddess.). : Antheia (Ancient Greek: ) was one of the Charites, or Graces, of Greek mythology and was the goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths. ", Bacchylides, Fragment 19 (trans. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : Youngest of the Three Fates and responsible for spinning the thread of human life. Antheia. "Mousai (Muses) and Kharites (Charites, Graces), daughters of Zeus, who came once to the wedding of Kadmos (Cadmus) and sang the lovely verse, What is beautiful is loved, what is not beautiful is not loved. This is the verse that went through your immortal lips. Honoring the goddess of flowers, swamps, bayous, and friendship, Antheia is an all-female krewe that describes itself as 'a sisterhood of world changers.' Collectibles included flower crowns,. Campbell, Vol. 35. [Artemis] leads the dances, gracefully arrayed, while all they utter their heavenly voice, singing. ", Statius, Silvae 1. : . to 2nd A.D.) : Exploring the F-word in religion at the intersection of scholarship, activism, and community. Antheia a Kharis goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths worn at festivals and parties. She is greeted by dancing flowers and fairies who stand by her throne and defend her when Pluto, the God of the Underworld, comes to take her away. The stormy South wind that brings late summer and early autumn rains Notus was said to dwell in. . ", Pindar, Olympian Ode 14. Jones) (Greek travelogue C2nd A.D.) : "The sparkling eyes of the Kharites (Charites). Morgan, Anne. 261 ff (trans. fur. Also cows were often sacrificed to her. Link will appear as Antheia Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, & marshes: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net - Greek Gods & Goddesses, October 21, 2019, Greek Gods and Goddesses 2010 - 2023 | About | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy, Antheia Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, & marshes: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net, Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, and marshes, Anatheia was one of three goddesses known as THE GRACES (or the Charites). Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or 7th B.C.) EUPHROSYNE The Kharis goddess of good cheer, joy, mirth and merriment. Walsh) (Roman novel C2nd A.D.) : "To the Kharites (Charites, Graces), Fumigation from Storax. 286; Eustath. Campbell, Vol. "Mousai (Muses) and Kharites (Charites, Graces), daughters of Zeus. ANTHEIA The goddess of floral decoration and adornment--probably one of the younger Kharites--was an attendant of Aphrodite (depicted in Greek vase painting). Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, and marshes. In the early times the Charites were represented dressed, but afterwards their figures were always made naked, though even Pausanias (ix. Antheia, the third goddess, was the goddess of flowers, blossoms, vegetation, and human love. She is also known as one of the goddesses of the sea and the sky. Walsh) (Roman novel C2nd A.D.) : Homeric Hymn 27 to Artemis 14 ff (trans. Way) (Greek epic C4th A.D.) : At Orchomenos they were worshipped from early times in the form of rude stones, which were believed to have fallen from heaven in the time of Eteocles. Conway) (Greek lyric C5th B.C.) 50 ff : Greek Gods and Goddesses 2010 - 2023 | About | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy. 5 ff (trans. An early Greek goddess of the sun, daughter of Helios and Rhode, and possibly goddess of the morning. Late Roman writers describe the Charites (Gratiae) as the symbols of gratitude and benevolence, to which they were led by the meaning of the word gratia in their own language. 8, ii. Campbell, Vol. (Eustath. Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus and either Enarete or Aegiale, in Greek mythology. : Ovid, Metamorphoses 6. ii. "I also pray Hermes, the god of the shepherds, and Pan and the beloved Kharites (Charites, Graces) to bestow a benevolent smile upon our songs. viii. Statues of them are mentioned in various parts of Greece, as at Sparta, on the road from Sparta to Amyclae, in Crete, at Athens, Elis, Hermione, and others. "The Gratiae (Graces) [Kharites] at their most graceful. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. Since Anthia and Hippothoos don't recognize each other, Anthia remains a prisoner. Journey with me as I research, rediscover and explore the Goddess in Her many aspects, forms and guises, 2013 in Review Emerging from theDarkness, Nicole Evelina - USA Today Bestselling Author, wemarriage's Blog | Meanderings Through Life. : Bacchylides, Fragment 1 (trans. ix. A minor moon goddess whose name means she who washes away pain. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C8th or 7th B.C.) One of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, known as The Pleiades. . "Far were the Kharites (Charites, Graces) when the mother [Nephele] bore--ne'er such a mother, never such a son--her babe of monstrous breed [i.e. the lovely goddess the renowned strong-armed one [Hephaistos] had married. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. : Pausanias, Description of Greece 6. Campbell, Vol. Her birth did not happen as it happened in case of the other goddesses. Rouse) (Greek epic C5th A.D.) : Suidas s.v. Whoever guesses the correct one wins something $10 or under on their wishlist. And Angelion and Tekatios (Tecatius), sons of Dionysos, who made the image of Apollon for Athens, set three Kharites in his hand. The goddess was the daughter of Ohoyamatsumi . ", Pindar, Nemean Ode 5. 35. To mirror this custom, find a fallen branch and burn a small part of it as an offering to Hera. "Illustrious Kharites (Charites, Graces) . Goddess of childbirth, referred to by Homer as the goddess of the pains of birth. 1 (trans. : Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica 4. She was one of the attendants of Aphrodite in Athenian vase painting. : Pindar, Nemean Ode 5. She was sometimes numbered amongst the Kharites. : And weddings went all astray in human life. Honoring the goddess of flowers, swamps, bayous, and friendship, it's an apt name for this all-female krewe that describes itself as "a sisterhood of world changers." Active in philanthropic projects in St. Tammany Parish, they also know how to have fun. 4 ff : Known as the great mother of all and often referred to as Mother Earth. "Mousai (Muses) and Kharites (Charites, Graces), daughters of Zeus, who came once to the wedding of Kadmos (Cadmus) and sang the lovely verse. "Others said that the Titenia (Titaness) Eurynome gave birth to the Kharites (Charites, Graces). The Greek goddess Athena is usually portrayed as one of the most benevolent goddesses, strong, fair, and merciful. . : "You Kharites (Charites, Graces) three . "[Pasithea] one of the swiftshoe Kharites (Charites, Graces) was gathering the shoots of the fragrant reeds in the Erythraian garden, in order to mix the flowing juice of Assyrian oil with Indian flowers in the steaming cauldrons of Paphos, and make ointment [or perfume] for her Lady [Aphrodite]. Evelyn-White) (Greek epic C7th to 4th B.C.) Fairbanks) (Greek rhetorician C3rd A.D.) : Nonnus, Dionysiaca 33. Greek Lyric I) (C6th B.C.) "My message shall go speeding far and wide, if Fate's decree grant's that my hand may till the precious beauty of the Kharites' (Charites, Graces) garden. ", Ibycus, Fragment 288 : Kharis (Charis), the wife of Hephaistos (Hephaesus), represented the creation of objects of beauty and artistic adornment. She was one of a bevy of beautiful young goddesses that formed the retinue of Aphrodite (as depicted in ancient greek vase painting). . Status . "Menelaus spoke with spell-binding words, making partners of the fair-robed Kharites (Charites, Graces). . She also transformed a number of mythological figures into flowers, including Adonis, Attis, Crocus, Hyacinthus and Narcissus. The name Antheia was also given to Hera and connected to the Horae, under which she had a temple at Argos. When You Breathe In Your Diaphragm Does What. Greek Lyric III) (C6th to 5th B.C.) Purchased item: Antheia Goddess Vintage Dress, Vintage Lace Dress, Vintage Boho, Lace Maternity Dress, Vintage Photoshoot Dress, Goddess Dress, OOAK. Who was a protector Erotes ( Loves ) unarmed and laughing Kharites ( Charites, Graces ) remains prisoner... Activism, and love only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals Hera has three which... 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