Three sisters, Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia, in fair Venus’ train
with the “rosy bosomed Hours,” were goddesses who enhanced the
enjoyments of life by refinement and gentleness. They were young
and modest maidens always dancing, singing or running, or decking
themselves with flowers. Their home was on Mt. Olympus where they often
danced before the deities. The Greeks believed that labor without
gracefulness was in vain, and so Minerva, who presided over the serious
business of life, often called in the aid of the Graces. They also
assisted Mercury in his capacity of god of oratory.