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Aglaea

Greek mythology

Aglaea

Grace of splendor and radiant beauty, wife of Hephaestus

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Greek mythology
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Graces

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Aglaea is the youngest of the three Charites, whose name means splendor and shining beauty. She becomes the wife of Hephaestus and the very embodiment of adornment and glory. With her sisters she attends Aphrodite and graces all things with brilliance.

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Who is Aglaea?
Aglaea is the youngest of the three Charites, whose name means splendor and shining beauty. She becomes the wife of Hephaestus and the very embodiment of adornment and glory. With her sisters she attends Aphrodite and graces all things with brilliance.
Which mythology does Aglaea belong to?
Aglaea belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Aglaea appear in?
Aglaea appears in Birth of the Cosmos, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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