Aurora / Eos. Aurora is the Latin word for dawn, and the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology and Latin poetry.
Aurora is frequently depicted with wings, symbolizing her ability to fly across the sky each morning to announce the arrival of the sun. Her wings are often shown as large and feathery, similar to those of a bird.
As the goddess of dawn, she is often associated with the soft, warm light that precedes sunrise. In art, she may be surrounded by a glowing aura or depicted amidst a sky filled with rosy, golden, or pastel hues.
Aurora is sometimes shown riding in a chariot drawn by horses, which represents her journey across the sky each morning. The horses may be depicted as white or golden, symbolizing the purity and radiance of the dawn.
She is often associated with flowers, particularly roses, which are symbolic of the renewal and beauty of the morning. In art, she may be shown holding or surrounded by flowers, or wearing a garland of flowers in her hair. Aurora is often depicted in various mythological scenes, such as her romantic pursuits or her interactions with other gods and goddesses. One famous story involves Aurora's abduction of the mortal prince Tithonus, whom she sought as her lover. Another popular scene shows Aurora mourning the death of her son Memnon, who was killed during the Trojan War. Like Greek Eos and Rigvedic Ushas, Aurora continues the name of an earlier Indo-Eur