Greek Mythology: Aphrodite In Greece

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Aphrodite

( The goddes of love and beauty.! )

Απηροδιτε is her name in Greek and her name is venus in roman . ( the origin of her name is Greek ). Aphrodite’s powers are love , beauty and pleasure . Aphrodite can be found at mount Olympus or at the sea with the three beautys (Hera, Aphrodite and Athena ). She also goes to the mainland to search for love .

Aphrodite was forced to marry Hephaestus, but she loved and desired Ares . Her parents are Zeus (king of the gods) and Dione (early earth/mother goddess) . Aphrodite had 5 children with Ares Eros, Deimos, Phobos, Harmonia, and Anteros .

Aphrodite's animals are the swan, dolphin and dove. Her symbol is the sea shell and the female symbol. The special

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Oh Muse! With visions Thou hast filled my soul, With visions overpowering, for Thou Hast shown me Golden Aphrodite; now The blaze emboldens me; like coal To brighter burning fanned by Breath Divine, The Cyprian enflameth me with words, Seductive sounds, which swiftly would entwine My soul, as lime-twigs trap unwary birds.
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Greek Mythology: Aphrodite In Greece

From Aphrodite Of Knidos To The Old Market Woman

Anthem Epilogue

ANCIENT GREEK WOMEN