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A statue of Tyche at the Vatican.

Tyche (pronounced TIE-kee) was an important goddess in Greek mythology. She was known as the goddess of luck and fortune. Tyche decided if people or cities had good luck or bad luck. Her name actually means "luck" in Greek!

Tyche was often shown wearing a special crown. This crown looked like the walls of a city. She also carried a large horn filled with good things. This horn, called a cornucopia, showed her power to bring wealth and good fortune. Sometimes, she would share these good things with others. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Tyche was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.

Who Were the Oceanids?

Tyche was one of the Oceanids. The Oceanids were a group of goddesses. They were the many daughters of the Titans Tethys and Okeanos. The famous Greek poet Hesiod wrote about the Oceanids in his work called the Theogony. Tyche and her sister Eudora were often seen together. They represented the idea of good fortune and plenty coming together.

Tyche in Roman Mythology

In Roman mythology, there was a goddess very similar to Tyche. Her name was Fortuna. Like Tyche, Fortuna was also the goddess of luck and fate. She played a big role in Roman beliefs about destiny.

Images for kids

  • Antiochos VII Drachm 2390199

    An ancient coin showing Antiochos VII Drachm.

  • Coin of Vologases VI of Parthia

    A coin of Vologases VI of Parthia, with Tyche on the back.

  • Marathos

    An ancient coin from Marathos featuring Tyche.

  • Tyche of Amman Archaeological Museum Amman Citadel Jordan0835

    A statue of Tyche from the Amman Archaeological Museum in Jordan.

  • Les Trois Tychés - MR 837 Ma 590

    A sculpture called "Les Trois Tychés" (The Three Tyches).

  • IsisTyche Dion652

    A statue showing IsisTyche, a mix of two goddesses.

  • Şans Tapınağı sütunlar detayı

    The remains of a Greek temple of Tyche in Olba.

  • Tyche of Rome - Esquiline Treasure

    Tyche from the Esquiline Treasure.

  • Personification of the city of Rome - Chronography of 354

    An old drawing showing the city of Rome as a person.

  • Porphyrios Hippodrome Istanbul (3)

    The base of an ancient statue.

  • Tyche of Constantinople - Esquiline Treasure

    Tyche from the Esquiline Treasure, representing Constantinople.

  • Tyche of Alexandria - Esquiline Treasure

    Tyche from the Esquiline Treasure, representing Alexandria.

  • Personification of the city of Alexandria - Chronography of 354

    An old drawing showing the city of Alexandria as a person.

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