Aphrodite

Name: Aphrodite
Parents: Unknown
Goddess of: Love, Beauty, Laughter, Pleasures
Symbol: Rose, Swan, Dove, Myrtle
Roman Name: Venus
Also Known As: Aligena, Candarena, Chrysenios, Urania
Patroness of: Courtesans
Notes: Aphrodite was not on the friendliest terms with Apollo and Artemis. She believed that every human needed a companion to love and be with. Aphrodite herself was greatly worshipped by many hopefuls.


Origin of Aphrodite:
The origins of Aphrodite are unclear. Most references point to Aphrodite being born from the foam of the sea and the blood of Zeus's father. Others say that Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Whatever the origin, all the gods wanted Aphrodite as their wife, but Zeus gave her to Hephaestus because he would make a good, loving, solid husband.

Appearances:
The Iliad

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