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The Greeks made statues of all their gods.
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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.
What was the name of statue of maiden brought to life by Aphrodite?
her name was alka
Why was Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos such a sensation?
Praxiteles' Aphrodite of Knidos was a sensation because it was the first statue of a nude female deity in ancient Greece. Its realistic depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, with delicate features and soft, sensuous curves, broke away from the traditional idealized portrayals of gods and goddesses, making it highly provocative and controversial. The statue's innovative composition, skillful craftsmanship, and ability to evoke a sense of intimacy with the viewer further contributed to its allure.
Who was the mother of Paphos?
In Greek mythology, the mother of Paphos was Galatea ("color of milk"), who originally was a statue carved by Pygmalion in the image of the goddess Aphrodite. (see link at Answers.com below)
Who is Aphrodite and what did she do?
Aphrodite is the god of beauty
Is there a myth about Aphrodite and a man who made a sculpture Aphrodite thought was of her?
Yes, but that's not how it goes. A sculptor was going to make a sculpture of Aphrodite to put in her temple. After he was done with it, he fell in love with the statue's beauty. So, he made a different statue, a little less beautiful than the other one to put in Aphrodite's temple. Then, Aphrodite saw the love he had for the statue and she made the statue come alive.
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.
Is the statue of Aphrodite in Cyprus?
No, I believe it's in Greece
Statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite?
Galatea
Which goddess changed Pygmalion's statue into a human?
Aphrodite.
Venus de Milo is the statue of what goddess?
A statue of Venus, which is the Latin name for Greek goddess Aphrodite.
What was the name of statue of maiden brought to life by Aphrodite?
her name was alka
How did people honored aphordite?
people honored aphrodite by buliding statue of aphordite
Who is the god on poptropica that starts with A?
Aphrodite or Apollo. Depends whether the statue is a boy or girl.
Sculptor who fell in love with a statue that was then brought to life by Aphrodite?
The sculptor was named Pygmalion.
Where is Aphrodite on mythology island?
Aphrodite is in the realm of Poseidon. Go to the temple at the far right of the grove, and use the starfish from the Poseidon statue in the museum. Aphrodite is on the beach and will give you a test on the names of gods and goddesses. (The answers are Ares, Hermes, Aphrodite, Artemis, and Hestia.
Is Pygmalion a romance?
In the myth, Pygmalion made a statue out of ivory. He asked Aphrodite for a woman that looked like the statue he made. When he kissed the statue, it kissed back. Aphrodite had granted his wish. George Bernard Shaw made a play with a professor of English that makes a bet that he can train a Cockney flower girl to pretend to be a duchess.
