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Peitho
The power of persuasion
Created on 2005-08-13 20:37:19 (#8010816), last updated 2005-12-20
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Peitho. Greek goddess of persuasion and seduction.
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-Has been depicted in art & literature as working with both Eros and Aphrodite to persuade or encourage lovers.
-Attributes include a white dove and a ball of binding twine, which is used to bind two less-than-eager lovers together.
-Known as Suada or Suadela in Roman mythology.
-Daughter of Hermes and Aphrodite.
-Mother of Hygeia (by Eros).
"Joined with their dear mother [Aphrodite], come first Pothos (Desire), then soft Peitho (Seduction), to whose enchantments nothing can be denied; while Harmonia (Harmony), and the Erotes (Loves) who play in whispers, have their parts assigned them by Aphrodite." - Aeschylus, Suppliant Women 1039
"The girl uttered her voice trickling sweeter than honey and honeycomb, winning Peitho (Persuasion) sat ever upon her lips and enchanted the clever wits of men whom nothing else could charm." - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 41.250
desperatefansPeitho. Greek goddess of persuasion and seduction.
Additional info:
-Has been depicted in art & literature as working with both Eros and Aphrodite to persuade or encourage lovers.
-Attributes include a white dove and a ball of binding twine, which is used to bind two less-than-eager lovers together.
-Known as Suada or Suadela in Roman mythology.
-Daughter of Hermes and Aphrodite.
-Mother of Hygeia (by Eros).
"Joined with their dear mother [Aphrodite], come first Pothos (Desire), then soft Peitho (Seduction), to whose enchantments nothing can be denied; while Harmonia (Harmony), and the Erotes (Loves) who play in whispers, have their parts assigned them by Aphrodite." - Aeschylus, Suppliant Women 1039
"The girl uttered her voice trickling sweeter than honey and honeycomb, winning Peitho (Persuasion) sat ever upon her lips and enchanted the clever wits of men whom nothing else could charm." - Nonnus, Dionysiaca 41.250
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