Hedone

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek Ἡδονή (Hēdonḗ, literally “Pleasure”).

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Hedone

  1. (Greek mythology) The Greek goddess of sensual pleasures. She is the daughter of Eros/Cupid and Psyche, and the grandaughter of Aphrodite/Venus and Ares/Mars. Her Roman counterpart is Voluptas.

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