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Aphrodite

Venus Anadyomene by J. A. D Ingres

  • created during the 18th century

The Triumph of Venus by François Boucher

  • created during the Renaissance

The Birth of Venus by Sandra Botticelli

Allusions of Aphrodite in art

There are many art pieces that feature and represent Aphrodite (Venus).

There is also a museum located in NY, Aphrodite Ancient Art, that specializes in fine antiques and art from the ancient world.

  • Hesiod’s Theogony
  • In the Percy Jackson Series, Aphrodite and Ares both make appearances.
  • The Odyssey and Iliad both reference Aphrodite.
  • Aphrodite's Blessings: Love Stories from the Greek Myths
  • Aphrodite the Beauty
  • Aphrodite
  • Aphrodite: Ancient Manners
  • Aphrodite: A Memoir Of Senses
  • & many other stories

Allusions of Aphrodite in literature

Aphrodite

Aphrodite (or Venus, which was her Roman name) was the Goddess of Love and Beauty. She was one of the 12 Olympians. She is said to have been born from the sea foam. She was very beautiful and charming, and in some stories she is describes as being very jealous, vain, and competitive. Her symbols were the dove, the dolphin, swans, and scallop shells. Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus but had many affairs.

She was a very popular Goddess so that is why she shows up very often in today's modern world.

Venus is also the name of the second planet from the sun!!!

Aphrodite makes an appearance in the video game titled God of War III in a part of the game called "Aphrodite's Chamber"

Also, Warriors: Legends of Troy involves Aphrodite based on the legend of her participation in the Trojan War

...and others!

  • Aphrodite by Kylie Minogue
  • She's So High Above Me by Tal Bachman
  • Talk About Love by Deep Purple
  • Divine Lust (A Story of a Bloody Passsionate Desire) by Divine Lust
  • Love Is It's Own Reward by ABC
  • Dark Horse by Katy Perry
  • + many others

Songs containing Aphrodite...

  • Venus is a well-known beauty product company
  • Venus International is the name of a famous beauty talent agency
  • Venus Tan Lines is the name of a swimsuit manufacturer
  • Venus Razor is a popular shaving accessory

There are many beauty products associated with Aphrodite (Venus).

Aphrodite's Child is the name of a Greek progressive rock band

Aphrodite is also the name of a musician who is also known by multiple other names

Other Allusions of Aphrodite

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