Aphrodite / Monica S. Cyrino.

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"Aphrodite explores the many myths and meanings of the Greek goddess of love, sex and beauty. One of the most widely worshipped and popular deities in Greek antiquity, Aphrodite emerges from the imaginations of the ancient Greek writers and artists as a multifaceted, powerful and charismatic figure....

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Main Author: Cyrino, Monica Silveira
Language:English
Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon [England] ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Series:Gods and heroes of the ancient world.
Subjects:
Aphrodite > (Greek deity)
Physical Description:xvi, 155 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Format: Book
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"Aphrodite explores the many myths and meanings of the Greek goddess of love, sex and beauty. One of the most widely worshipped and popular deities in Greek antiquity, Aphrodite emerges from the imaginations of the ancient Greek writers and artists as a multifaceted, powerful and charismatic figure. This volume explores the importance of Aphrodite for the ancient Greeks, as well as her enduring influence as a symbol of beauty, adornment, love and sexuality in contemporary culture. In a wide-ranging investigation of the universality of Aphrodite's power and significance, this volume illuminates the numerous intricate levels of divinity embodied by the alluring figure of Aphrodite."--BOOK JACKET.
Call Number:BL820.V5 C97 2010
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-149) and index.
ISBN:9780415775229 (hardback)
0415775221 (hardback)
9780415775236 (pbk.)
041577523X (pbk.)