Peitho, Goddess of Love & Beauty (PAY-thoh)
The Laughing Girl, The Mistress of Delights, The Flame-Hearted Harlot, The Lady of Hope
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Peitho is the goddess of love, beauty, sex, and carousing Peitho believes that the law is a hindrance more often than not, and that people will ultimately choose what is right if given the choice Peitho abhors cruelty and delights in love and joy, encouraging love in all those who need itDepiction
Peitho is shown as a beautiful, smiling woman of any race, but always with the brightest red hair. She is often shown wearing either the clothes of a dancer, a courtesan, or draped only in fabric and jewelry Peitho is a merry, whimsical goddess who delights in spreading joy and mischief, a deep contrast to her brother Nicodemus’s dry personality. She loves getting involved in the affairs of mortals, playing matchmaker whenever possible, especially in those relationships that show the promise of true love. She is prone to fits of passion and occasional tantrums, especially when she doesn't get her way, but these mostly involve her stamping her feet and pouting dramatically.Relationships
Peitho is the daughter of Morwen and Kelesta, the twin sister of Nicodemus, and the wife of Lucetius Peitho gets on well with most of the pantheon, with two exceptions: Barasios, who resents Peitho for her rejection of his marriage offer, and Tanith, who is the antithesis of everything Peitho stands for. She does get along best with Lucetius and Sephira, and often tries to drag Nicodemus from his domain to be sociable. She is also one of Eosphorus's fiercest champions outside of the young god's partners, since Peitho knows how much his heart has changed.Symbols
Peitho’s holy symbol is a stemmed red rose and a glass of wine Peitho’s colors are red, silver, and gold Peitho’s favored weapon is the fighting fan Among Peitho’s other symbols are roses, fans, mirrors, cats, and peaches
Divine Classification
Goddess
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Laughing Girl, The Mistress of Delights, The Flame-Hearted Harlot, The Lady of Hope
Children
Gender
Female
Related Myths
Light, Peace, Trickery
