Macaria Goddess of a blessed death

Macaria is the goddess of a blessed death who serves her father Hades. Her name translates to blessed, and she is associated with the proverb "go to blessedness" or "be gone into blessedness." She may be considered a more merciful and forgiving counterpart of Thanatos, the god of nonviolent death. She is connected to the Islands of the Blessed (also known as the White Island) as well as the Lethean fields of the Underworld. Both of these locations are a part of Elysium, the paradise realm where heroes and virtuous mortals spend their afterlife. Macaria is thought to be involved in the passage of souls to these places.

Her mother is not mentioned, but some consider Macaria to be a daughter of Persephone. This could be because Macaria is believed to be compassionate and kind. Possible siblings of hers are Melinoe and Zagreus, who are often thought to be either the children of Zeus and Persephone or Hades and Persephone. Modern depictions of Macaria often portray her as a youthful goddess surrounded by butterflies and holding flowers. Flowers are associated with her due to her connection with Persephone, while the butterfly is associated with her because the creature is linked to the concept of the soul. White is associated with this goddess as well. The color symbolizes new beginnings, purity, faith, hope, goodness and innocence.