Charites
Sign in to savethumb|300x300px|The Three Graces in a fresco at [[Pompeii, 1–50 AD]]
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The Charites, also known as the Three Graces, were goddesses in ancient Greek and Roman mythology typically depicted as three beautiful female figures who embodied charm, grace, and generosity. They appear frequently in classical art and literature as symbols of beauty and social refinement, as evidenced by their representation in Roman frescoes like this example from Pompeii.
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- Parentage, number, and names
- Mythology
- Cult
- Visual art
- Ancient art
- Renaissance onwards
- List of notable artworks with images resembling the three Charites
- See also
- Footnotes
- References
- External links
thumb|300x300px|The Three Graces in a fresco at [[Pompeii, 1–50 AD]]
The Charites (; ; singular Charis (), also called by the English translation the "Graces") are goddesses of Greek mythology who personify beauty and grace. According to Hesiod, their names were Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia and were the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, the daughter of Oceanus. However, their names, number and parentage varied across accounts. They have little independent mythology, and are usually described as attending various gods and goddesses, particularly Aphrodite.