Antheia

In Ancient Greek religion, Antheia (Ancient Greek: Ἀνθεία, lit. 'Flowergoddess') or Anthea, was an epithet of both the goddesses Hera and Aphrodite. According to the geographer Pausanias, there was a temple of Hera Antheia at Argos, while according to Hesychius, Antheia was a name used for Aphrodite at Knossos.

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