In Greek mythology, a 'Charis' (Greek: Χάρις) is one of three or more goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, goodwill, and fertility, together known as the 'Charites'. The usual roster, as given in Hesiod, is Aglaea ("Shining"), Euphrosyne ("Joy"), and Thalia ("Blooming"). Hesiod states that Aglaea is the youngest of this group and the wife of Hephaestus. In Roman mythology they were known as the 'Gratiae', the "Graces".

The 'Charites' were usually considered the daughters of Zeus and Oceanid Eurynome. Homer identified them as part of the retinue of Aphrodite. The 'Charites' were also associated with the Greek underworld and the Eleusinian Mysteries (initiations held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone).

The 'Charites'' major mythological role was to attend the other Olympians, particularly during feasts and dances. They attended Aphrodite by bathing and anointing her in Paphos before her seduction of Ankhises and after she left Olympus when her affair with Ares is found out. Additionally, they are said to weave or dye her peplos, the body-length garment established as typical attire for women in ancient Greece.

The cult of the 'Charites' is very old, with their name appearing to be of Pelasgian, or pre-Greek, origin rather than being brought to Greece by Proto-Indo-Europeans. The purpose of their cult appears to be similar to that of nymphs, primary based around fertility and nature with a particular connection to springs and rivers.

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