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Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, is said to have been born from the sea foam that formed around the severed genitals of Uranus after he was castrated by his son Cronus. According to Hesiod's "Theogony," she emerged fully grown from the ocean, captivating all who beheld her. This imagery symbolizes her association with both the sea and the enchanting aspects of love. Her birth represents not only beauty but also the complex nature of desire and attraction in Greek mythology.

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