AGLAEA (one of the Graces)
Divine power · one of the Graces (Charites) in Greek mythology
- Parents
- Zeus, Eurynome
- Siblings
- Euphrosyne, Thalia
- Consorts
- Hephaestus
- Children
- Morpheus, Eucleia, Eupheme, Euthenia, Philophrosyne
- In the sources
- 6 ancient passages
Aglaea, the youngest of the Graces, shone with a buxom form and fair cheek.1,2 She was one of the three fair-cheeked Charites, born to Zeus and Eurynome, daughter of Ocean.3,4,1 Her sister Euphrosyne shared this divine lineage, and Thalia also counted among her kin.4,1
Hephaestus took Aglaea as his wife.2 From this union, children such as Morpheus, Eucleia, Eupheme, Euthenia, and Philophrosyne were born. Ancient accounts generally agree on this parentage, with Onomacritus aligning with Hesiod on the matter.4
Aglaia brought victory to the home of the Minyai at the Olympic games.5 She also accompanied the swift horses of Hieron during their race at Olympia.6 In these moments, she was addressed as a lady who listens to the poet's song.5
The codex facts behind this entry
Onomacritus agrees with Hesiod regarding Aglaia's parentage. Pausanias 9.35.5
Appearance
Aglaea is described as buxom with a fair cheek. The Theogony ll. 907-911 +1
In the myths
Aglaia is credited with bringing victory to the home of the Minyai at the Olympic games. Pindar, Olympian 14 ¶2 Aglaia accompanied the swift horses of Hieron during their race at Olympia. Bacchylides 3
