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Aphrodite

Verb / ˌæfrʌˈdaɪti: / Another word for aphrodite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation.

Synonyms & similar words

aphrodite cytherea Venus Cytherea Astarte Ishtar Inanna Freya Frigg

Example sentences

  1. Aphrodite was known for her beauty and her love affairs with other gods and mortals.
  2. The ancient Greeks built many temples to honor Aphrodite.
  3. Aphrodite's Roman equivalent is Venus.
  4. In some versions of the myth, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam near Cyprus.
  5. Aphrodite was sometimes depicted holding a mirror or a dove.

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  • "Aphrodite has many temples and shrines throughout Greece, and there are many festivals and celebrations in her honor." - Alan W. Ertl
  • "Aphrodite was the most beautiful of all the goddesses, but she was also vain, jealous, and capricious." - Edith Hamilton
  • "Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, and she could make men and women fall in love with each other." - Padraic Colum

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