Γαίας, or Gaia, is a figure from ancient Greek mythology representing the Earth. She is often depicted as a nurturing mother and is considered the ancestral mother of all life. In many myths, Γαίας is associated with fertility and the natural world, embodying the essence of the planet itself. In addition to her role as a mother, Γαίας is also known as a primordial deity, one of the first beings to emerge at the creation of the universe. She is the mother of several important figures in mythology, including the Titans and Uranus, the sky. Her influence extends to various aspects of nature and the cosmos.