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Aphrodite cursed the Greek princess Smyrna (also known as Myrrha) as punishment for her mother’s boast that Smyrna was more beautiful than the goddess. Enraged, Aphrodite made Smyrna fall in love with her own father, King Cinyras. To fulfill her forbidden desire, Smyrna tricked her father into sleeping with her by disguising herself, which ultimately led to her pregnancy and tragic circumstances. Upon discovery, Cinyras attempted to kill her, prompting Smyrna to flee and eventually be transformed into a myrrh tree, from which she gave birth to Adonis.

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