- Aphrodite - Wikipedia
Along with Athena and Hera, Aphrodite was one of the three goddesses whose feud resulted in the beginning of the Trojan War and plays a major role throughout the Iliad Aphrodite has been featured in Western art as a symbol of female beauty and has appeared in numerous works of Western literature
- Aphrodite | Mythology, Worship, Art | Britannica
Aphrodite is the ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans She was known primarily as a goddess of love and fertility and occasionally presided over marriage
- Aphrodite - World History Encyclopedia
Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, desire, and all aspects of sexuality She could entice both gods and men into illicit affairs with her beauty and whispered sweet nothings Aphrodite was born near Cyprus from the severed genitalia of the sky god Uranus
- Aphrodite Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty - Facts Information
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire, stands as one of the most captivating and influential deities in ancient Greek mythology Her origins though, are shrouded in mystery According to Hesiod’s Theogony, she emerged from the sea foam in the waters of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, born from the severed genitals of Uranus
- APHRODITE - Greek Goddess of Love Beauty (Roman Venus)
Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror Her Roman name was Venus
- Aphrodite: The Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, shows the power of myth to shape culture From debated origins and dual birth stories to complex family ties, famous images, and lively myths, she represents many sides of love, beauty, and desire
- Aphrodite: The Goddess of Love and Beauty in Ancient Greek Mythology
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation She is one of the 12 Olympians and was born from the sea foam created when the Titan Cronus severed Uranus’ genitals and threw them into the sea
- 7 Beautiful Facts About Aphrodite - HowStuffWorks
Aphrodite is depicted in a multitude of different ways, and the array of classical artworks dedicated to her image all portray her differently Aside from overwhelming beauty, she's not known for any distinctive features or attributes
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