Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, Aglaia is the daughter of the Titans Pallas and Styx, and the goddess of glory, splendor, and dignity.

“The artist was inspired by Aglaia, the Greek goddess of glory, when creating her masterpiece.”

2. noun

In aesthetics, Aglaia refers to a concept of the beautiful, emphasizing its connection to the divine and the sublime.

“The art critic’s essay on Aglaia explored the intersection of beauty and the sublime in modern art.”

3. proper noun

Aglaia can also refer to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae.

“The botanist was studying the unique properties of Aglaia species in the rainforest.”