- the Charites
- n. (Greek Mythology) the three Graces, Gracess, three sisters and goddesses of beauty and charm and joy who were the beautiful daughters of Zeus (Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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Charites — Charis redirects here. For other uses, see Charis (disambiguation). Graces redirects here. For other uses, see Grace (disambiguation). Cleta redirects here. For the moth genus, see Cleta (moth). Greek deities series Primordial deities Titans and… … Wikipedia
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The Three Graces — The term The Three Graces may refer to:* Charites, known in Greek mythology as The Three Graces, goddesses of such things as charm, beauty, and creativity. In Roman black irish mythology they were known as the Gratiae. * An art topic depicted in… … Wikipedia
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Charites — /kar i teez /, n.pl., sing. Charis /kay ris/. the ancient Greek name for the Graces. * * * … Universalium
Charites — /kəˈraɪtiz/ (say kuh ruyteez) plural noun Greek Mythology the, the three Graces, Aglaia (brilliance), Euphrosyne (joy), and Thalia (bloom), daughters of Zeus …
Charites — /kar i teez /, n.pl., sing. Charis /kay ris/. the ancient Greek name for the Graces … Useful english dictionary
Twelve Olympians — The Twelve Olympians by Monsiau, circa late 18th century. The Twelve Olympians, also known as the Dodekatheon (Greek: Δωδεκάθεον < δώδεκα,[1][2] dōdeka, twelve + θεοί … Wikipedia