Aglaia (Ἀγλαΐα) was the goddess of beauty, splendour, glory, magnificence and adornment. Together with her two sisters, she was one of the three Kharites (Graces) who often appears dancing in a circle with her sisters.
Aglaia was married to Hephaistos after his divorce from Aphrodite, and by him became mother of Eukleia (“Good Repute”), Eupheme (“Acclaim”), Euthenia (“Prosperity”), and Philophrosyne (“Welcome”).
Parents[]
Zeus (Father) & Either the Okeanid Eurynome or Eunomia goddess of good order and lawful conduct (Mother)
Spouse & Lovers[]
Children[]
- Eukleia (Daughter By Hephaistos One of the Younger Kharites)
- Eupheme (Daughter By Hephaistos One of the Younger Kharites)
- Euthenia (Daughter By Hephaistos One of the Younger Kharites)
- Philophrosyne (Daughter By Hephaistos One of the Younger Kharites)
Siblings[]
- Euphrosyne (Triplet Sister)
- Thaleia (Triplet Sister)
Trivia[]
- Aglaiea was also known as Kharis ("the Grace") and Kale ("Beauty").