Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. She is often represented by a mirror.
Aphrodite was the daughter of Uranus and Dione, but sometimes she was also said to be the daughter of Zeus and Thalassa or Dione. Aphrodite’s beauty was so stunning that men who catch a glimpse of her fall into a puddle of incoherent mutterings. Hera promises Aphrodite to her ugly son Hephaestus, the blacksmith god. Many suitors come to see her and offer her gifts in exchange for her hand, including Poseidon, Apollo, and Hermes; however, it is Hephaestus who wins Aphrodite’s heart by promising her that he will be a good husband for her because he works a lot. Sure enough, Aphrodite uses her free time in her marriage as an opportunity to carry on many affairs, most notably with Ares, the god of war.
Aphrodite is also thought to have had affairs with Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, Adonis, and Dionysus. Aphrodite and her partner Adonis are still celebrated in festivals today, especially in Hellenism which worships the Greek gods and goddesses. Aphrodite takes a special place in their summer celebrations, and she is revered as a living goddess.
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Love and Beauty
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She is one of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses and plays an important role in many Greek myths and stories.
Aphrodite is often represented by symbols such as the dove, rose, seashell, myrtle, and swan. These symbols reflect her connection to love and beauty.
Famous myths about Aphrodite include her birth from sea foam, the story of the golden apple in the Judgment of Paris, and her relationships with Ares and Hephaestus.
According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam near the island of Cyprus after Cronus threw Uranus's severed parts into the ocean.
Aphrodite is one of the 12 Olympian gods and is known for causing both harmony and conflict among gods and mortals through her powers over love and attraction.