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The myrtle was sacred to Aphrodite. It was often displayed in her shrines & gardens. She often wore a myrtle wreath or crown. Then comes the question, why was it sacred to her. The only explanation I've seen is because it rhymes with girdle. Aphrodite had a girdle, more like a belt, that made the wearer sexually irresistible. Seems a pretty thin thread to me -- she was also fertile Myrtle.
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Was myrtle one of Aphrodite's symbols?
Yes, it was one of her symbols.
Why were aphrodites symbols her symbols?
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, is often associated with symbols like the dove, apple, and myrtle. The dove represents peace and love, reflecting her role as a goddess of romantic attraction. The apple, linked to the myth of the Golden Apple of Discord, signifies desire and beauty, while myrtle is a plant sacred to her, symbolizing love and immortality. Together, these symbols encapsulate her dominion over love, desire, and the beauty of nature.
What is Aphrodites symbol?
Aphrodite only has one symbol and that is the silver bow
Are hearts one of Aphrodite's symbols?
No, her symbols were the dolphin, the rose, the scallop shell, the myrtle, the dove, the sparrow, the girdle, the mirror and the swan.
What does aphrodites symbol?
She is connected with many symbols. Most important the rose and the dove (usually a pair of doves). Even today they are love symbols.
What is the symbol of Aphrodite the Greek goddess?
her symbols were the dove, the sparrow, the swan, and the myrtle
What were Aphrodite's symbols or weapons?
symbols: dove,sparrow,rose,myrtle weapons: gurdle from her husband Hephaestus to make anyone fall in love with her
What was Aphrodites status in society?
what is aphrodites status
Whats aphrodites symbol?
There are several symbols used to represent the goddess Aphrodite. Some of the more common are her girdle, the scalloped sea shell, and a mirror.
What is Aphrodites simbol?
Aphrodite's symbols are:the scallop Shellie, dolphin, doves, lovebirds, swans, golden apples, pomegranates- a type of fruit - and roses.
What are the symbols of Aphrodite?
She is most often seen with a scallop shell--she was from the sea. Symbols that are associated with Aphrodite are the scepter, myrtle tree, dove, swan and the rose. the swan and the dove. Some say her third bird was the sparrow. Also, Aphrodite's tree was a myrtle
When was Young Aphrodites created?
Young Aphrodites was created in 1963.
