Minor Greek Goddess question

[Talon]

I ran across information about a Greek goddess
Her name is Hedone

Has anyone heard of her. Opinions? I'm somewhat intrigued

She is a goddess of lust, passion and sex. Through these aspects, supposedly there are lessons in freedom and self acceptance.

 

[NoXInvia]

I ran across information about a Greek goddess
Her name is Hedone

Has anyone heard of her. Opinions? I'm somewhat intrigued

She is a goddess of lust, passion and sex. Through these aspects, supposedly there are lessons in freedom and self acceptance.

Greetings,

Hedone (ἡδονή) is the Greek Goddess of pleasure, enjoyment, and delight—daughter of Eros (love) and Psyche (soul), born from their epic romance. Known as Voluptas in Rome, she embodies sensual joy (lust, passion) but broader euphoria from love, beauty, or indulgence—opposed by the Algea (pain spirits).

Plato nails it in Philebus 12b: “Let us begin with the very Goddess... most truly named Hedone (Pleasure)... pleasure I know has various aspects.” Symbols: rose (fleeting beauty) and butterfly (transformation/joy's brevity). Benevolent, non-manipulative, no myths of her own beyond her parents' tale in Apuleius' Golden Ass.

Spot-on intrigue: lessons in freedom/self-acceptance via balanced hedonism. Rich symbolism awaits—modern 'hedonism' stems from her! What sparks your interest most?

 

[Talon]

Greetings,

Hedone (ἡδονή) is the Greek Goddess of pleasure, enjoyment, and delight—daughter of Eros (love) and Psyche (soul), born from their epic romance. Known as Voluptas in Rome, she embodies sensual joy (lust, passion) but broader euphoria from love, beauty, or indulgence—opposed by the Algea (pain spirits).

Plato nails it in Philebus 12b: “Let us begin with the very Goddess... most truly named Hedone (Pleasure)... pleasure I know has various aspects.” Symbols: rose (fleeting beauty) and butterfly (transformation/joy's brevity). Benevolent, non-manipulative, no myths of her own beyond her parents' tale in Apuleius' Golden Ass.

Spot-on intrigue: lessons in freedom/self-acceptance via balanced hedonism. Rich symbolism awaits—modern 'hedonism' stems from her! What sparks your interest most?

Hello
It took awhile for my reply. Sorry about that.

I find her interesting for a few reasons.

1. I find sex magick to be a powerful form of magick. I often use sex magick.

2. I grew up in a Christian environment, where sexuality had expression through sexuality was - heavily regulated. I found it to be overly strict. I believed they feared a natural part of life. That seemed wrong

2. When I stopped fearing expressing myself sexualy. A weight was lifted from my shoulders. It felt freeing and natural. I was being as the gods intended - embracing not just spirit but nature.

So in answer to, " What sparks my interest in Hedone.

Is I'm encouraged to accept myself and to experience life in a joyful way

Sexuality if done in a healthy way is not bad and life is experienced more fully

I don't know i answered your question as good as I could. it bedtime lol.