Thalia (Grace)
One of the 3 Graces
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In Greek mythology, Thalia or Thaleia (/ˈθeɪliə/[1] or /θəˈlaɪə/;[2] Ancient Greek: Θάλεια, romanized: Tháleia, lit. 'the joyous, the abundance') was one of the three Charites, along with her sisters Aglaia and Euphrosyne.[3]
| Thalia | |
|---|---|
| Member of The Charites | |
A statue of Thalia in Achilleion palace, Corfu | |
| Major cult centre | Boeotia |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Zeus and Eurynome |
| Siblings | Euphrosyne and Aglaia |
The Greek word thalia is an adjective applied to banquets, meaning rich, plentiful, luxuriant and abundant.
Family
In art
In art, she and her sisters were usually depicted dancing in a circle. Thalia was the goddess of festivity and rich banquets and was associated with Aphrodite, as part of her retinue.[7][8]
Thalia depicted with her sisters in Antonio Canova's sculpture The Three Graces
