Smith, A. C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0224-428X
(2012)
Graces.
In: Bagnall, R., Brodersen, K., Champion , C., Erskine, A. and Huebner, S. (eds.)
The Encyclopedia of Ancient History.
Wiley, London.
ISBN 9781405179355
doi: 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah17178
Abstract/Summary
The Graces, known by their Greek name Charites (sing. Charis) are young and benevolent models of feminine grace. Homer does not specify their number and ages, but Hesiod explains that they are three daughters of Zeus and Eurynome (a daughter of Okeanos), named Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thaleia (Theog. 907–9); they live with Himeros (Desire) on Olympos, beside the Muses (Theog. 64); and they assisted with the birth of Pandora (Op. 73).
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Publisher | Wiley |
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