AUXESIA was the goddess Hora (Season) or Kharis (Grace) of spring growth. The Athenians worshipped her alongside the Horai Hegemone (Queen) and Karpo (Carpo, Fruit).

Auxo or Auxesia (Greek: Αυξω or Αυξησια, from αὐξάνειν (auxanein) meaning "growth, to increase"), was the Greek goddess of Growth. She is considered both one of the Horae and one of the Charities/Graces (esp. in Athens).

The number of Horae varied according to different sources, but was most commonly three: either the trio of Thallo, Auxo, and Carpo (goddesses of the order of nature), or Eunomia (goddess of good order), Dike (goddess of Justice) and Eirene (goddess of Peace).

Auxo is a goddess and personification of summer. She is the protector of vegetation and plants, as well as growth and fertility. Auxo is a member of The Horae being in the first triad and also a member of The Graces with Hegemone.

Jan 31, 2025 · Auxo is the Greek goddess of summer, growth, and fertility, part of the Horae. Her name comes from auxein, a Greek word meaning “to grow” or “to increase.” She works with her sisters Thallo (spring) and Carpo (autumn) to keep seasons in balance. Symbols tied to Auxo include wheat, summer flowers, and grapevines, showing abundance.

Jun 12, 2022 · Each Horae was believed to govern a specific season: Thallo, associated with spring and new growth; Auxo, linked to summer and ripening; and Carpo, connected to autumn and the harvest. These seasonal associations further emphasized their role in regulating the passage of time and the cyclical nature of life.

Feb 16, 2024 · (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.

In this article, we look at Auxo and the myths and legends surrounding Auxo, Auxo relationship to and with other Greek Gods and Goddess and key events and stories which relate to ancient astrology and the changing seasons.

Jul 18, 2023 · Auxo, also called Auxesia, was the goddess of summer. Her role was to act as the protector of plants, vegetation, fertility and growth. Carpo was the personification of fall and was also responsible for guarding the gates to Mount Olympus.

Another name of the Auxo (one of the Horae) An epithet of Persephone This page was last edited on 2 February 2025, at 20:15 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to …