What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
Greek Reporter1 天
The Ancient Greek Temple of Aphrodite That Housed a Thousand Prostitutes
Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.
BBC2 年
Ancient Greek mythology: 6. The Olympians
A retelling of the Ancient Greek creation myth - about Gaia ... Please note that the animation includes depictions of violence from Greek mythology. We advise watching before sharing with your ...
BBC1 年
Ancient Greek mythology: 9. Demeter and Persephone
Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest, and lived with her mother on the Island of Sicily. A volcano on the island erupted and Hades emerged from his underworld kingdom.