"Aphrodite was seen as being a part of most of the major aspects of life," Paul said. "Of course she was the goddess of love, but she was also considered the protector of seafarers and soldiers, and ...

In the ancient world, birth was not just the beginning of a human life - it was a sacred event believed to be touched by ...

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A group of archaeologists has discovered a life-sized marble head of Aphrodite while uncovering an ancient pool-side mosaic in southern Turkey. Buried under soil for hundreds of years, the goddess of ...

Cyprus, the “Island of Love,” blends golden beaches, vineyard valleys, ancient myths, and Mediterranean warmth into Europe’s ...

Kate McKinnon is bringing beauty and love to Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The Saturday Night Live alum has been cast as the Greek goddess Aphrodite in season 3 of the Disney+ series, Entertainment ...

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