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Aphrodite

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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The Myth and Representation of Aphrodite

Exploring the various depictions and stories surrounding the goddess Aphrodite, from her birth from sea foam to her associations with beauty, desire, and love. The chapter also discusses a Sappho poem where Aphrodite responds to a prayer and arrives in a chariot pulled by sparrows, sparking a debate on the portrayal of animals in art.

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