New archaeological discoveries in Jerash have been described as “priceless” by historians and archaeologists, among them was an almost-whole sculpture of the Greek goddess of love and beauty ...

Greek mythology is perhaps the most fascinating and intricate collection of stories and legends that have captivated people for centuries. It encompasses epic battles, heroic quests, tragic love ...

For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any interaction between consenting people or groups of ...

Aphrodite is far more than just a simple love deity. This is the conclusion of Professor Bettany Hughes, who visited one of the proposed birthplaces of the deity — the coast of Paphos, Cyprus — in the ...

“ That heroic virtue For which antiquity hath left no names But patterns only, such as Hercules, Achilles, Theseus.” CARRW. THE Greek goddesses, like all other mythologic figures, have been very fully ...

Greek mythology is one of the most famous in the world. Greek Gods and Goddesses are held in high regard by people and their myths and tales are part of everyday stories. From the strongest of all ...

JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World The 'Bartlett Head' of Aphrodite is on display as part of the 'Aphrodite and the Gods of Love' exhibit at the Philbrook Museum. JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World JAMES D. WATTS ...

Greek goddess Aphrodite is the first mother to spank her child, Eros, with a sandal, started a tradition that's still practiced ...

LEGENDS say the Greek goddess Aphrodite would bathe in the natural cave pools of Latchi to maintain her youth and beauty. My girlfriend wasn’t impressed when I suggested she might like to take a dip.