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What was the name of statue of maiden brought to life by Aphrodite?
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Ivory statue which came to life in greek mythology?
Galatea. She was the statue whom Aphrodite breathed life in as a reward to her sculptor Pygmalion.
Where did Aphrodite grow up?
Aphrodite grew up on Mount Olympus. She is the Greek goddess of beauty, pleasure, love, and life. Her mother was Dione and her father Zeus.
Who was the sculptor in Greek mythology who prayed for his statue to come to life?
Pygmalion was a Cypriot sculptor who carved a woman out of ivory. According to Ovid, after seeing the Propoetides prostituting themselves, he is 'not interested in women', but his statue is so realistic that he falls in love with it. He offers the statue presents and eventually prays to Venus. She takes pity on him and brings the statue to life. They marry and have a son, Paphos.[
What was Aphrodites problem in life?
Aphrodite Had A Problem In Life Because All The Guys Wanted To Be Her Husband And Have Her Kids And Be Like The Father.Plus They Wanted To Knock Her Up
Who brought Osiris back to life?
Isis, His wife
Statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite?
Galatea
Sculptor who fell in love with a statue that was then brought to life by Aphrodite?
The sculptor was named Pygmalion.
Ivory statue which came to life in greek mythology?
Galatea. She was the statue whom Aphrodite breathed life in as a reward to her sculptor Pygmalion.
What is Pygmalion's profession?
Pygmalion is a sculptor in Greek mythology. He is known for falling in love with a statue he created named Galatea, which was later brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite.
What did Aphrodite do in life?
she brought love to humans (and Ares) heehee.
Who carved a statue that the gods brang to life?
The man who carved the statue of a woman that the gods brought to life was supposedly Pygmalion, King of Cyprus.
What's the meaning of Pygmalion?
In mythology, Pygmalion was a king of Cyprus who carved and then fell in love with a statue of a woman, which Aphrodite brought to life as Galatea. Pygmalion is also the name of a play by George Bernard Shaw (his play was named after the mythological story). The movie "My Fair Lady" was based on his play.
What is the meaning of the cover of Pygmalion?
In mythology, Pygmalion was a king of Cyprus who carved and then fell in love with a statue of a woman, which Aphrodite brought to life as Galatea. Pygmalion is also the name of a play by George Bernard Shaw (his play was named after the mythological story). The movie "My Fair Lady" was based on his play.
How did Aphrodite's life begin?
she was born by crystal waters in the sea when zeus found her and brought her backstill dripping sea no one could resite her
Who fell in love with the statue he carved so the gods brought it to life?
Pygmalion fell in love with a statue he created (which was later named Galatea). Aphrodite (Venus) answered his prayers that the statue become a real woman. This has been captured perhaps most famously by Jean-Léon Gérôme's oil painting 'Pygmalion and Galatea'. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmalion_(mythology) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galatea_(mythology) http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WLA_metmuseum_Pygmalion_and_Galatea_ca_1890.jpg
Man who created the perfect woman in greek myths?
A sculptor named Pygmalion had a dream of the perfect wife for himself. He made a statue of this woman and prayed to the goddess of love, Aphrodite, for the statue to come to life. His wish was granted and they lived happily ever after.
How does Pygmalion act after he falls in love?
Pygmalion becomes consumed by his love for the statue he created and treats it like a real person, even offering it gifts and speaking to it as if it were alive. He prays to the goddess Aphrodite for the statue to come to life, and eventually, his wish is granted.
