Aphrodite

Aphrodite is the goddess of passion, both in its creative and destructive dimensions. The ancient Greeks adored the dramatic goddesses and worshipped Aphrodite during an annual festival called Aphrodesia. It is from this festival that the word "aphrodisiac" is derived, meaning anything that stimulates the senses and desires. Birth of the Goddess The most popular myth about Aphrodite describes her unusual birth. Uranos, the god of heaven, ... Read more