In Greek mythology, Charis (/ˈkeɪrɪs/; Ancient Greek: Χάρις "grace, beauty, and life") is one of the Charites (Ancient Greek: Χάριτες) or "Graces", goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility; and in Homer's Iliad.^[1] Charis was also known as Cale ("Beauty") or Aglaea ("Splendor").^{[citation needed]}