Athlos is an animal fairy - specifically, the fairy of the race of porcupines.
She is described as so radiant and beautiful that the sight of her inspires awe and wonder. She is exceedingly sweet-tempered and loyal to her charges. She is a powerful fairy, diligent in her responsibilities. ("The Transformation of Bayal the Porcupine")
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The name Athlos is also used as the name of Maetta's serving girl in The Woggle-Bug play.
It resembles Athos, the name of a mountain in Greece, which is also the name of one of France's Three Musketeers, who was, of course, a man.