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What is the meaning of Aphrodite's symbol the scallop shell?
Some versions of the birth of Aphrodite have her washing onshore on a large scallop shell. "Botticelli's Birth of Venus" is an example of this motif/story. The scallop shell may also refer to the female genitals, as the ancient Greek word for scallop, kteis, may mean either. "Laughter-loving" Aphrodite undoubtedly smiles at the double entendre.
What is the Greek symbol for love?
There wasn't a symbol. The Greeks personified love first in Eros, and later in Aphrodite. Aphrodite's symbols were as follows: Dolphin, Rose, Scallop, Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan
What is the ancient Greek symbol for love?
There wasn't a symbol. The Greeks personified love first in Eros, and later in Aphrodite. Aphrodite's symbols were as follows: Dolphin, Rose, Scallop, Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan
What can Aphrodite be seen carrying?
apple mirror or scallop shell
What symbol represents the greek god Aphrodite?
The symbol of Aphrodite is the female symbol. Keep in mind as well, that the female symbol was Aphrodite's symbol before it was the female symbol.
What items are special to Aphrodite?
Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror.
What is Aphrodite's symbol of power?
Aphrodite`s symbol of power is the seashell and the mirror.
Who was the most beautiful goddess who sprang from the sea foam and rode ashore on a giant scallop shell?
aphrodite
What are Aphrodite items?
Dolphin, Rose, Scallop Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan.
What is the ymbol for Aphrodite?
Her symbols are the Dolphin, Rose, Scallop Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan.
What are the goddess Venus' symbols?
Aphrodite's symbols are a dove,dolphin,scallop shell,golden apple,swan,and a lovebird.
What is the symbol of Aphrodite?
a rose
