Hedone

H4E1D2O1N1E1

proper noun

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.

OriginAncient Greek Ἡδονή →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Hēdonē

  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe 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.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἩδονή
  2. EnglishHedone

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

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Translations

French Hédoné
  • HédonéGoddess of sensual pleasures
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APA

Hedone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hedone

MLA

“Hedone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hedone. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hedone,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hedone.

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