Auxo

See also: auxo-

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Αὔξω (Aúxō), related to αὐξάνω (auxánō, “to increase”).

Proper noun

Auxo

(Greek mythology) One of the Charites worshipped in Athens.
(Greek mythology) One of the Horae, and the goddess and personification of the season of Summer; she is the protector of vegetation and plants, and growth and fertility.

Coordinate terms

(Charites): Aglaea, Antheia, Charis, Cleta, Eudaimonia, Euphrosyne, Hegemone, Paidia, Pandaisia, Pannychis, Pasithea, Phaenna, Thalia
(Horae): Thallo (Spring), Carpo (Autumn), Dike (Justice), Eirene (Peace), Eunomia (Order of Law)
(Seasonal deities): Chione (Winter), Persephone/Proserpina
(Goddesses of plants/vegetation etc.): Chloris/Flora, Hegemone, Demeter/Ceres

Translations

One of the Charites

One of the Horae

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