Miscellaneous Information & Links

Venus is the Roman name for Aphrodite.

Her symbols include a sceptre, myrtle, dove, lime tree, swan, and dolphin.

Her weapon was the cestus. It was an embroidered girdle containing passion and desire. It gave beauty, grace, and elegance to the most deformed, excited love, and rekindled old flames.

The only three Goddesses who were able to resist Aphrodite's powers were Athena, Artemis, and Hestia. An interesting note; these Goddesses were all virgins by choice.

The constallation Pisces is protected by Poseidon and commemorates Aphrodite and Eros' escape from Typhon by transforming into fishes.

Aphrodite is also the patron Goddess of Prostitues.

Related Links

Myth Web: Good comprehensive site on mythology.

Mythography: A site on Greek, Roman, and Celtic Mythology.

Mythology: Great site on Greek, Roman, Norse, Viking, and Egyption mythology.

Temple of Classical Knowlege

The Ancient Greek World: Information on life in ancient Greece.

Poseidon's Greek Mythology: Excellent site on Greek Mythology.

Picture Index: Mythological Characters

Temple of Aphrodite

Aphrodite: Her power and Her art, by Anne Lombardi