•Aphrodite,theancientGreekmythology,thegoddessofloveandbeauty.RomanmythologycalledVenus.Shegavebirthtotheocean,isfamousforitsbeauty.•阿佛洛狄忒（APHRODITE），古希腊神话人物，爱与美的女神。罗马神话中称为维纳斯。她生于海中，以美丽著称。SheisthedaughterofZeusandoceangoddessandthenie.Addedthatshewasborn...
Aphrodite explores the many myths and meanings of the Greek goddess of love, sex and beauty. One of the most widely worshipped and popular deities in Greek antiquity, Aphrodite emerges from the imaginations of the ancient Greek writers and artists as a multifaceted, powerful and charismatic ...
the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, identified by the Romans with Venus. Discover More Word History and Origins Origin ofAphrodite1 First recorded in1650–60;fromGreekAphrodī́tē,incorrectly etymologized by the Greeks, e.g., the poet Hesiod (8th century b.c.), to mean “rise...
In ancient Greece, a boy named Akhilleus (not to be confused with Achilles from 'Iliad' by Homer) boasted that he was more beautiful than Aphrodite herself and foolishly the boy challenged her. Pan was appointed as the judge. Many of the Gods were present in the challenge. Zeus, Demeter...
Similarities and Differences between Athena and Aphrodite in Greek Mythology Athena and Aphrodite, two of the most well-known goddess’ from Ancient Greek mythology. Athena is the goddess of war strategy and wisdom, she never married or had relationships. Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beaut...
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Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love, beauty and sexual rapture. Her Roman equivalent is Venus. She is directly related to the ancient fertility goddesses and mother goddesses, such as Hathor, Isis, and Astarte. In fact some authorities suggest Aphrodite was Phoenician and was the sister of...
Besides presiding over every aspect of sexuality, Aphrodite also filled significant functions in the marine, martial, and political spheres of the Greek cities. It is furthermore clear from the ancient evidence that Aphrodite was not mainly a goddess of women and private life. Among her worshiper...
sex and beauty. One of the most widely worshipped and popular deities in Greek antiquity, Aphrodite emerges from the imaginations of the ancient Greek writers and artists as a multifaceted, powerful and charismatic figure. This volume explores the importance of Aphrodite for the ancient Greeks, as...
Once, during an important religious festival, the hetaera Phryne decided to swim naked in the sea. The famous painter Apelles was so overwhelmed by the exquisite sight that he drew the most famous (now lost) painting of the Ancient World: “Aphrodite Rising from the Sea.” Many artists ...