Horae facts for kids
The Horae were three goddesses in Greek mythology. There are in fact two different groups of goddesses which were known at different times: today they are called the first and second generation to distinguish between them.
They were the children of Zeus and Themis.
First Generation
The first Horae were goddesses of the seasons. They were:
- Thallo (or Thalatte)
- Auxo (or Auxesia)
- Karpo (also Xarpo or Carpo)
Second Generation
The second Horae were goddesses of order, justice and law. They were:
- Dike
- Eunomia
- Eirene (or Irene)
Images for kids
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Dionysus leading the Horae (Neo-Attic Roman relief, 1st century)
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The Hours by Edward Burne-Jones (1882)
See also
In Spanish: Horas para niños
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