Aphrodite is far more than just a simple love deity. This is the conclusion of Professor Bettany Hughes, who visited one of the proposed birthplaces of the deity — the coast of Paphos, Cyprus — in the ...

"Aphrodite was seen as being a part of most of the major aspects of life," Paul said. "Of course she was the goddess of love, but she was also considered the protector of seafarers and soldiers, and ...

Tourists came from near and far to see her. Women visited to pay their respects and beseech her to fulfill their hopes and dreams, while prominent families gave offerings to her on behalf of their ...

Archaeologists have discovered two statue fragments of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, while excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeiopolis in Kastamonu's Taskopru district of Türkiye.

Goddess Aphrodite, renowned in mythology for her beauty and loving energy, is synonymous with our island. An upcoming concert celebrates her by weaving together traditional folk songs and hymns with a ...

Even if you haven't thought about ancient Greek mythology since you first learned about it in grade school, no one can deny how equally powerful and beautiful the names of Greek gods and goddesses are ...