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Antheia was one of the Graces and was known to be the goddess of flowers, blossoms, and human love.

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Antheia was one of the Graces and was known to be the goddess of flowers, blossoms, and human love.

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Key Facts & Information

INTRODUCTION

  • Antheia was one of the Graces or Charities.
  • Antheia’s name is said to have been derived from the Ancient Greek word ἄνθος, meaning “flower” or “blossom”.
  • The Roman counterpart of Antheia was Anthea.
  • Antheia was often depicted in Athenian vase paintings as one of the attendants of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
  • Antheia was also the Greek name of Ancient Sozopolis in modern Bulgaria.

GRACES/CHARITIES

  • Antheia was one of the Graces or Charities.
  • There were several Graces (also known as Charis for Charities).
  • A Grace or a Charis was a goddess of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, goodwill, and fertility.
  • The Graces were considered as the daughters of Zeus and Euronyme, an Oceanid.
  • However, there were some who considered the Graces as daughters of Dionysus and Kronois, or of Helios and Aegle, a Naiad.
  • The Graces were also known as the attendants of Aphrodite, and were associated with the Greek Underworld and the Eleusinian Mysteries.
  • The Graces were said to be composed of just three (3) goddesses; however, there are a number of names associated with them.
  • The usual three (3) names given by Hesiod are Aglaea which means “shining”, Euphrosyne which means “joy”, and Thalia which means “blooming”.
  • Other names given to the Graces include Damia which means “Earth mother”, Auxesia which means “spring growth”, Cleta which means “renowned”, Phaenna which means “bright”, Hegemone which means “leader”, Pheito which means “persuasion”, Pasithea which means “relaxation”, Antheia which means “blossoms”, and Eudaimonia which means “happiness”.
  • The main role of the Graces was to attend to other Olympians, especially during feasts and dances.
  • As Aphrodite’s attendants, they attended to Aphrodite by bathing and anointing her in Paphos and after she left Olympus due to her affair with Ares being revealed.
  • They also weaved Aphrodite’s peplos, a body-length garment for women.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Antheia was symbolized by golden-colored symbols like honey and myrrh that represented her good qualities.
  • Antheia stood for trust, friendship, community, and love.
  • Whenever spring flowers bloom, people come to a center on the island of Crete or to a temple in Argos in order to honor Antheia.
  • As Antheia wore floral wreaths, it became a custom for the Greek people to honor her.
  • Antheia’s gentle ways and good example taught the people to be gentle and kind.
  • Antheia was also celebrated as the Greek goddess of marriage, represented by the rites of flowering, seeking a mate, and reaching perfections.
  • Tol this day, modern Greeks still look up to Antheia to ask her to bless their ceremonies by enriching their souls so they, too, might achieve spiritual perfection.
  • In the past, the Greeks celebrated Arretophoria, a festival to honor friendship and trust that was held every summer.

Antheia Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about Antheia across 20 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Antheia worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Antheia who was one of the Graces and was known to be the goddess of flowers, blossoms, and human love.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Antheia Facts
  • Sharing Time!
  • The Three
  • You Are a Genius!
  • Hunting Game
  • Be a Designer
  • Mix n Match
  • I Am
  • True or False?
  • Let’s Color
  • My Version

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