The Greek Charities (Romana Graces), had the job of bringing beauty and joy to the world. They are usually pictured together. Each one represents charm and beauty. I think of them as the Greek version of a southern belle. Most mythology represents 3, Euphrosyne being the eldest. Hesiod indicates there were levels of Charities, elder and younger.
This daughter of Zeus and Eurynome, Euphrosyne sometimes referred to as Euthymia, is one of the Greek Charities or Graces. Known for her association with joy and merriment her task was to bring joy into the world. There's a reason why her name is the root of the word Ephoria. She and her sisters, Thalia and Aglaia were often depicted dancing with Aphrodite and Eros.
It appears that Eurynome never took a husband, but instead enjoyed spending time with her sisters, attending Aphrodite, and spreading good cheer.
The sisters were primarily worshiped in Athens and Sparta as well as Boeotia and Paphos.
Sources:
https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/the-charites.html
https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/KharisEuphrosyne.html
https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Minor_Gods/Euphrosyne/euphrosyne.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Grace-Greek-mythology#ref197310
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