Hymen (Ὑμήν) was a god of marriage in Ancient Greece (Ἑλλάς). His parents were Apollo (Ἀπόλλων) and Aphrodite or one of the Muses (Μοῦσαι). His symbol was a bridal torch.
Hymen was important during wedding. He visited many weddings of gods, goddesses, and their children.
God of marriage had relationships with other deities, such as: Hermes (Ἑρμῆς), Eros, Dionysus (Διόνυσος), Asclepius, the Moirai (Μοῖραι), Urania (Οὐρανία), and etc. Nicaea (Νικαια) killed Hymen.
There are many myths and legends about Hymen. Artists and sculptors created different paintings and sculptures about this god.
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