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Also known as Aglaia

one of the Graces (Charites) in Greek mythology

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Aglaea (center), as depicted in Antonio Canova’s sculpture, The Three Graces.

In Greek mythology, Aglaia, Aglaïa (/əˈɡlaɪə/) or Aglaea (/əˈɡliːə/) (Ancient Greek: Ἀγλαΐα, romanized: Aglaiê, lit. 'festive radiance') is a goddess, one of the Charites (known as the Graces in Roman mythology). She is the goddess of splendor, brilliance and brightness.

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