Aphrodite/Venus

Aphrodite (Venus in roman mythology) is the goddess of erotic love and beauty. His father is Zeus/Jupiter according to some myths and Uranus (Cronus' father) and sea foam, according to others.

"The birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli.

She was married to Hephaestus/Vulcan, the lame smith god, but had an affair with Ares/Mars. She was the goddess chosen by Paris to be the most beautiful on his judgement between Hera/Juno, Athena/Minerva and herself.

Statue of Aphrodite.

Symbols: swan, dove, myrtle.

Myths related to her:

-The judgement of Paris

Sources:

-Encyclopedia Britannica: Aphrodite, Venus.

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