Aglaia (Kharites)

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

Hephaistos

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").