Philophrosyne is the goddess and personification of friendliness, welcome and kindness and a younger Grace in Greek Mythology.
Genealogy and Family[]
Philophrosyne is one of the four daughters of the Grace, Aglaia and the major deity, Hephaestus, God of the forge, born after the couple married. Her three sisters are Eucleia, Eupheme and Euthenia, who like her are personified spirits of very positive concepts.
Stories[]
There is very little about Philophrosyne or her sisters in Greek Mythology, except for their introductions. What must be true though is that her and her sisters would have brought much joy and love into their once lonely father's life.
Appearance[]
Due to a lack of descriptions in words or art on the goddess, her physical appearance is unknown-past the fact that she is a beautiful and youthful woman.
Personality[]
Not much is known about the goddess, as she was little described, based on her functions she could be described a humble, kind, polite, sweet, caring and loving goddess.
Trivia[]
Her name means friendliness, welcome in ancient Greek.
Her name was spelt Φιλοφροσυνη.
She has a similar name and function to Philotes, a minor goddess and daimona of friendship, affection and sex.