For those who think that ancient Greece was all philosophy and marathons, a scintillating exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston proves otherwise. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Aphrodite and ...

Throughout history, mirrors have been more than tools for reflection. They capture what the eye sees and, in myths, sometimes ...

"Aphrodite was seen as being a part of most of the major aspects of life," Paul said. "Of course she was the goddess of love, but she was also considered the protector of seafarers and soldiers, and ...

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 ...

Tourists came from near and far to see her. Women visited to pay their respects and beseech her to fulfill their hopes and dreams, while prominent families gave offerings to her on behalf of their ...

The Greeks knew her as Aphrodite and the Romans called her Venus. For us, today, her name evokes the idea of love, romance and erotic adventures. The new exhibition at the Getty Villa, Aphrodite and ...

Aphrodite’s Rock also known as Petra tou Romiou, is one of Cyprus’s most iconic natural landmarks and a place deeply woven into the island’s mythology and cultural identity. Located along the scenic ...

Aphrodite, known to the world as the Greek goddess of love and beauty, seems to have found her home in the Torf Gallery of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In an exhibit titled “Aphrodite and the Gods ...