Thalia
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Thalia, or Thaleia (θαλεια, from θάλλεω, “blooming”), can refer to three distinct entities in Greek mythology.
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[edit] The Muse
Thalia was a rustic goddess, the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry. In this context, her name means “flourishing,” because the praises in her songs flourish through time.[1]
The name Thalia takes its root in the Albanian language. Tallia means "mockery" in Albanian, explaining the role of Thalia, which is the Muse of comedy.
Thalia was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the eighth-born of the nine Muses. Her children by Apollo were the Corybantes.
In art, Thalia was portrayed holding a comic mask, a shepherd’s staff, or a wreath of ivy.
[edit] Member of the Three Graces
The Grace Thalia was the goddess of banquets and other festivities. In this context, her name means "rich" or "abundant".
Thalia’s father was Zeus; her mother was either Eurynome or Eunomia.
Thalia was described as fair-cheeked and beautiful.[2]
[edit] Other mythological figures
- Thalia, daughter of Hephaestus’ daughters, and the nymph of Mount Etna in Sicily. After becoming impregnated by Zeus, she hid beneath the earth due to her fear of Hera. She bore twin sons, the Palici.[3]
- Thalia or Thaleia, one of the Nereids
[edit] References
- ^ See Aaron Atsma’s article on Thaleia the Mousai at the Theoi Project. [1]
- ^ See Aaron Atsma’s article on Thaleia the Daimon Goddess at the Theoi Project. [2]
- ^ See Aaron Atsma’s article on Thaleia the Nymph of Sicily at the Theoi Project. [3]
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