Euphrosyne
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Euphrosyne (/juːˈfrɒzɪniː/; Ancient Greek: Εὐφροσύνη), is a goddess, one of the three Charites, known in ancient Rome as the Gratiae (Graces). She was sometimes called Euthymia (Ancient Greek: Εὐθυμία, lit. 'good cheer') or Eutychia (Ancient Greek: Εὐτυχία, lit. 'happiness').
| Euphrosyne | |
|---|---|
Goddess of good cheer, joy and mirth | |
| Member of The Charites | |
A statue of Euphrosyne in Achilleion palace, Corfu. | |
| Affiliation | Aphrodite |
| Major cult centre | Boeotia |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
| Parents | Zeus and Eurynome Erebus and Nyx |
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