Charis (mythology)

Charis (/ˈkærɪs/; Ancient Greek: Χάρις "grace, beauty, and life") is a goddess in Greek mythology. Her name is the singular form of the group called the Charites (Ancient Greek: Χάριτες)—or Gratiae (Graces) in Roman mythology—who are goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility. While the term Charis can refer to a member of this group generically, the name Charis is also used for specific goddesses in surviving sources.