Ancient Greece
Aphrodite
Goddess of Love and Beauty
- love
- beauty
- desire
About Aphrodite
Goddess of love, beauty and desire, said to have risen from the sea foam fully formed.
A famous story
Born from sea foam near the island of Cyprus, Aphrodite's beauty caused rivalry among gods and mortals. Her choice to favour the prince Paris helped spark the legendary Trojan War.
Temple
Sanctuary of Aphrodite
Paphos, Cyprus
An ancient pilgrimage site marking the place where she was said to have come ashore.