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Adephagia was the goddess and personification of gluttony, in Greek mythology.

Etymology[]

Her name, Adephagia, in Ancient Greek is spelled as "Ἀδηφαγία", meaning "surfeit".

Mythology[]

Adephagia was as it were said in one source, as having a sanctuary on the island of Sicily, at which she was worshipped nearby Demeter.

"It is said also that there is a temple in Sicily dedicated to Gluttony (Adephagia), and an image of Ceres Sitos (Demeter, the corn-giver)."