Metaphysical Properties

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and sexuality. She is also associated with fertility, passion, and pleasure. 

Meaning of the name: 

• Aphrodite's name comes from the Greek word aphros, which means "foam".

• She was born from the foam that resulted when Cronus threw the severed genitals of Uranus into the sea.

Symbolism:

• Her symbols include seashells, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans. 

• Erotic pleasures were called ta Aphrodisia, which means "the business of Aphrodite". 

Other associations:

• She was the patron goddess of prostitutes. 

• She was worshipped as a goddess of war in Sparta, Thebes, Cyprus, and other places. 

• She was associated with the sea and seafaring. 

Relationships with other gods: 

• She was married to Hephaestus, the god of fire, but despised him.

• She had affairs with Ares, Dionysus, Hermes, and Poseidon.

Roman counterpart: The Romans identified Aphrodite with Venus.