Philophrosyne

Philophrosyne

Philophrosyne was the ancient Greek female spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness. Her sisters were Euthenia, Eupheme, and Eucleia. Along with her sisters, she was regarded as a member of the younger Charites. According to the Orphic fragments, Philophrosyne was the daughter of Hephaestus and Aglaia. [ [http://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Philophrosyne.html Theoi Project - Philophrosyne] ]

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