Ptocheia

Ptocheia

Ptocheia (or Ptokheia) was the ancient Greek female spirit of beggary. She was regarded as a companion (and a sister) of Penia and Amechania. Her opposites were Euthenia and Ploutos. She was mentioned by Aristophanes in his work entitled "Plutus" (549ff). [ [http://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Ptokheia.html Theoi Project - Ptokheia] ]

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