Thalia (
Thalía, "Abundance"), in
ancient Greek religion, was one of the three
Graces or Charites with her sisters
Aglaea and
Euphrosyne. They were usually found dancing in a circle. They were the daughters of
Zeus and either the
Oceanid Eurynome or
Eunomia, goddess of good order and lawful conduct. Thalia was the goddess of festivity and rich banquets. The Greek word
thalia is an adjective applied to banquets, meaning rich, plentiful, luxuriant and abundant.