Kale (mythology)

The Three Graces, by Antonio Canova (Hermitage, St. Petersburg)

Kale (Ancient Greek: Καλη, 'Beauty') or Cale; Kalleis (Greek: Καλλεις, Calleis[1]), in ancient Greek religion, was one of the Charites (Graces), daughters of Zeus (Jupiter). Cale is the spouse of Hephaestus according to some authors (although most have Aphrodite play that role). Cale was also known as Charis and Aglaea.[citation needed]

  1. ^ The Anacreontea, Fragment 19 (trans. Campbell, Vol. Greek lyric II)