Eirene The Greek Peace Goddess

Areas of Influence: Eirene was the Greek peace Goddess.

She was a patron and protector of wealth.

As one of second generation of Horae she helped to govern society, balancing, and providing it with stability.

The Horae were also said to be the Goddesses of the seasons.

Her name is also spelt Irene.

Origins and Genealogy: She was the daughter of Zeus and Themis. She had two sisters Eunomia and Dike who were other two members of the Horae.


Strengths: A peacemaker.


Weaknesses: As a personification of peace and wealth she has no other distinctive personality traits.


Symbolism: Often shown as a young woman holding an olive branch or Hermes’s staff. She wore ears of corn that represented wealth and prosperity.


b>Sacred Animal/Bird/Plant: Corn and the olive tree.


Roman Equivalent: Pax

Eirene's Archetype

The Diplomat Archetype is able to mediate between different groups, as they are able to quickly assess the situation, understanding both sides point of view. Helping them to find a middle ground upon which they can both agree.

Shadow Diplomat manipulates both sides to achieve their own personal agenda.

This is the most fitting Archetype for the Greek Peace Goddess.

Please follow this link to the Archetypes page to discover which other Goddess Archetypes resonate with you.

How To Work With This Archetype

To have the Diplomat as one of you main archetypes you do not have to be a diplomat by profession. However you must have a life-long commitment to resolving disputes and bringing people together. This can often occur within families where one member of the family is constantly trying to keep the peace and the family together.

Check you are not stepping into this Archetype's shadow by asking yourself if it is you who will benefit most from the outcome you are steering the different sides towards?

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