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Aphrodite (Venus)
Questions about Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty would be answered in this category. Her Roman name is Venus.
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Did Aphrodite and Athena fight over beauty?
Yes, in the Judgment of Paris, she, Aphrodite, and Hera each claimed to be the fairest, though the beauty context was not so much about beauty as it was about which goddess offered the best bribe to Paris. This event would kickstart the Trojan War.
Does Aphrodite love Hephaestus?
No she was given to him by Zeus because she was causing too much trouble
What was Venus' second plan for revenge on psyche?
Venus made Psyche go out and collect some golden fleece from the golden rams. The river god told psyche to wait till the rams were alseel and collect the fleece that got stuck to bushes and trees. In this way Psyche completed her second trial(:
How does Aphrodite treat people she cared about?
Well....... Aphrodite wasn't really a nice person so.......
Why does Aphrodite marry Hephaestus?
Aphrodite married Hephaestus because Zeus willed it; when she came to Olympus, he gave her to Hephaestus, who was overcome with his good luck. It is said Zeus willed it, as a gift to Hera, who loved her son Hephaestus, so she would overlook his multiple counts of adultery with mortals.
Who were Aphrodite's known associates?
Aphrodite's known associates were Zeus, Hera, Artemis, Apollo, Demeter, Hermes, Ares, Hephaestus and many many more I am A straight A student so You can rely on me for sure or You could could look it up on google.
Does Aphrodite have sisters or brother?
Dionysus is her only blood brother, her other half siblings include brothers Apollo, Ares and Hephasetus, while sisters include Aphrodite, Athena and Eris.
Who is better for an extra credit project Aphrodite or Persephone?
Both Aphrodite and Persephone are interesting choices for an extra credit project. Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty while Persephone is the queen of the Underworld and represents themes of life, death, and rebirth. Choose the one that resonates more with your interests and the project requirements.
How is Zeus and Dione Aphrodite's parents?
In the myths where this is counted for truth, Dione and Zeus mated to produce Aphrodite. Dionysus is also called a son of Dione and Zeus.
Did Hephaestus know Aphrodite cheated on him?
Helios had witnessed it and told Hephaestus: Aphrodite cursed Helios then with ruinous children and lovers.
Lampetia and Phaethousa whose immortal cattle and flocks were eaten by Odysseus men. Phaethon who attempted to drive the chariot of Helios and failed thus being struck down by Zeus: his sisters who were turned into poplar-trees and their tears into golden amber. Circe who loved Odysseus and was left by him: Pasiphae, wife of Minos and Queen of Crete who mated with the Bull of Crete and had the Minotaur: Perses who was killed by Medea after usurping her father/his brother Aeëtes.
How did Aphrodite effect modern culture?
Aphrodite effected modern culture with her instincts on beauty, love, and partnership. She had a trait of jealousy in which many people inhabit today. Her love for herself and boastfulness of her beauty is seen today in the modern world. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, compassion, etc, she has influenced the women of our era to care greatly of there looks more than what is truly important.
What was interesting about Aphrodite?
Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty. She was born from the blood of her father that Zeus killed. The blood landed in the ocean and turned into a giant clam shell. Aphrodite came out of the clam shell fully grown.
Is it true that aprhodite is the most beautiful goddess of all?
Yes, it's true. Aphrodite existed purely to be adored, create love and be beautiful. Hope that helped b-(^-^)-d
She was depicted as a beautiful woman usually accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was often depicted nude.
