The agalmata theory accepts that some, but not all of the korai might be goddesses or other female divinities. Art historian Jeffery M. Hurwit suggests that the generic maidens were symbols for ideal beauty that embellished the sanctuaries and pleased the deities.
The agalmata theory accepts that some korai may embody female divinity or other feminine figures, whereas others are more conventional in nature. According to art historian Jeffery M. Hurwit, the typical maidens served as aesthetic elements within the sanctuaries, pleasing the divine entities.