CLASSICS 2D03 Lecture 10: 10- Aphrodite (Venus) and Eros
17 Sep 2016
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10- aphrodite/venus and eros represents dangerous love through her son amor/eros/cupid she deals with eros physical attraction between beings (most elemental position/sphere of influence) can be beautiful, loving, destructive, and terrifying. Yet there are three hearts that she cannot bend nor yet ensnare : hestia, athena, artemis goddesses defined by their virginity she has no influence over them. But of all others there is nothing among the blessed gods or among mortal men that has escaped aphrodite. Even the heart of zeus, who delights in thunder, is led astray by her : has some power over zeus hera took advantage of this, borrowed aphrodite"s magic girdle irresistible clothing. 4. involved in reproduction and attraction including gods and goddesses - a bit of power over everyone, very important goddess. Splendid aphrodite, gold-crowned and beautiful, whose dominion is the walled cities of cyprus.
