In Ancient Greek Religion, Eucleia or Eukleia was the name of a goddess and epithet of Artemis. The exact relationship between the two is unclear. The month name Eucleios derives from the goddess's name.
In Greek mythology, Eucleia or Eukleia (Ancient Greek: Ευκλεια) was the female personification of glory and good repute.
Family
Along with her sisters, Eupheme, Philophrosyne and Euthenia, Eucleia was likely regarded as a member of the younger Charites. According to Plutarch, Eucleia was also used as an epithet of Artemis.
According to an Orphic rhapsody fragment, Eucleia's parents were Hephaestus and Aglaea. Alternatively, Plutarch stated that Eucleia was sometimes considered a separate goddess and the daughter of Heracles and Myrto, and as she died a virgin, she came to be venerated as a goddess.
Mythology
In Greek vase paintings, particularly from 5th century Athens, Eucleia is frequently shown among the attendants of Aphrodite, where she represents the good repute of a chaste bride or is performing stereotypically feminine tasks. She was also referred by ancient Greek author Bacchylides as "garland-loving".
