audiobook Migration in World History (Themes in World History) by Patrick Manning in History

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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. Aphrodite offers new insights into the ancient texts and artistic representations of the goddess; as well as a comprehensive survey of the current scholarship about the origins and interpretations of Aphrodite; whilst also highlighting her eternal popular appeal across cultures and generations. A goddess of love who is not afraid to enter the battlefield; a goddess of bodily adornment who is the first to appear totally nude; a goddess born of the sea who emerges into the open sky: Aphrodite is a polyvalent deity; plural in nature; function and significance.