The myths about Aphrodite are from the Homeric age. One of the most well-known Greek goddesses is the goddess of love. Her statues are widely worshiped and can be found in most homes. Cnidia was another goddess of love. Her statue is still a popular tourist attraction.
Homer
Aphrodite, a Greek mythological female character, is the most popular. According to Homer, she was the goddess of love and beauty. She is portrayed by Homer as a human-like being who is both a lover and protector. She protects Aeneas, Paris from Menelaos, and defends them from Diomedes, in the Iliad.
Hesiod
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess for love and sex. Her popularity was legendary in ancient Greece. Her charismatic and diverse character made her a popular figure among ancient Greeks. Today, she has remained popular as a symbol of beauty and adornment.
Homer's Iliad
Homer’s Iliad is the earliest written account of Greek mythology. The gods are seen as intervening in the affairs and changing the course history. These gods are humanlike, omnipotent powerful, controllable and powerful. They often appear as people or animals.
Homeric myths
Aphrodite, the daughter of Zeus and Aphrodite are the goddesses of love, laughter and the arts. She teaches bronze-making skills to all craftsmen, and enjoys Ares' amazing works. These crafts are taught to all humans, even maidens. She is the favorite goddess of the gods, and she loves men who are kind-hearted.
Homeric art
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, has been well-known. Her story begins when she is born from the foam that Uranus's genitals produced when they were thrown into the sea by Cronus. She is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Her other names included "Lady Cythera" or "Lady from Cyprus".
Homeric sculpture
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty is often depicted as classical sculpture. In Roman mythology, she is also called Venus. The arms are missing from most of the classical sculptures depicting human figures. By studying similar statues, historians and archaeologists can reconstruct the exact position of Aphrodite's arms.
Homeric poetry
The Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite is a masterpiece of early Western literature. It tells the tale of a shepherd named Anchises who is seduced by the goddess of love, Aphrodite. The poem, which is just 300 lines in length, is one the shortest major Homeric hymns. Nevertheless, it is of enormous importance to the history of Greek mythology and religion.