The Story of Thallo
Thallo was the goddess of spring blossoms and one of the Horae, the goddesses of the seasons. She was a daughter of Zeus and Themis. Her name comes from a Greek word meaning to bloom or sprout.
Thallo brought the first buds, green shoots and flowers out of the earth as winter came to an end. She has no adventures of her own, because her work was the steady return of new growth each year. Artists showed the Horae as graceful young women carrying flowers and fruit, each one bringing the gifts of her own season.
The Athenians worshipped two Horae, Thallo and Carpo, the goddesses of blossom and harvest. Young Athenian men taking their oath of service as citizens called on Thallo among the divine witnesses. For a farming people, her return each spring was the first promise of a good year.
Thallo's Family Tree
Partners of Thallo
Children of Thallo
Frequently Asked Questions About Thallo
Who is Thallo in Greek mythology?
Thallo is one of the Horae, the goddesses of the seasons, and the goddess of spring blossoms and budding growth.
Who are Thallo's parents?
Thallo is a daughter of Zeus and Themis.
What does the name Thallo mean?
Thallo comes from a Greek word meaning to bloom or sprout.
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