Aglaea

English Alternative forms en Aglaia en Aglaïa en Aegle Etymology en la Aglaea, from en grc Ἀγλαΐα Splendour, Glory, Glow. Pronunciation en /əˈɡliː.ə/ /əˈɡlaɪ.ə/ en iːə aɪə 3 Proper noun en Greek mythology One of the Charites (the youngest, although Homer names another younger). en Greek mythology A daughter of Asclepius and goddess/personification of good health and the glow of health. en Greek mythology A daughter of Mantineus, founder of Mantinea, the wife of Abas and mother of the twins Acrisius and Proetus genus; also known as Ocalea. en Greek mythology A daughter of Thespius and Megamede who bore Heracles a son, Antiades. en Greek mythology A nymph who was mother of Nireus by Charopus, king of Syme. en Greek mythology The wife of Amythaon and mother of Melampus genus and Bias. en astronomy The main-belt asteroid 47 Aglaja, named after the Aglaea of the Charites.