Ptocheia

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Ptocheia[pronunciation?] or Ptokheia (Ancient Greek: Πτωχείας) was the ancient Greek female spirit of beggary. She was regarded as a companion (and a sister) of Penia and Amechania. Her opposites were Euthenia and Ploutos.[1]

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  1. ^ Aristophanes, Plutus 549 ff.