Horae

goddesses of the seasons and the natural portions of time in Greek mythology

The Horae were three goddesses in Greek mythology. There are in fact two different groups of goddesses which were known at different times: today they are called the first and second generation to distinguish between them.

The Horae (first generation)

They were the children of Zeus and Themis.

First Generation

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The first Horae were goddesses of the seasons. They were:

  • Thallo (or Thalatte)
  • Auxo (or Auxesia)
  • Karpo (also Xarpo or Carpo)

Second Generation

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The second Horae were goddesses of order, justice and law. They were:

  • Dike
  • Eunomia
  • Eirene (or Irene)