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Eirene, or Irene (Template:Lang-grc, pronounced IPA: [eiˈrɛːnɛː]; Greek for "peace"; the Roman equivalent was Pax), one of the Horae, was the personification of peace, and was depicted in art as a beautiful young woman carrying a cornucopia, scepter and a torch or rhyton. She is said sometimes to be the daughter of Zeus.She is the eldest of the Hours, and they robe and dress aphrodite. they are said to be beautiful, and dance and sing all day. They are virgins, and protect the sacred works of men.

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• theoi.com: Eirene

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