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ALL IN ONE PLACE: The Cult of Aphrodite, Mythology of Aphrodite, Transgender Aphrodite
Ancient History Fangirl
Ancient Greek Prostitution - Aphrodite?
There are lots of references in the ancient greek sources to people dedicating women and sometimes men, to aphrodite. Supposedly, it was widespread, taking place in syria, canaan, lebanon, sicily and many other regions. A number of temples in the ancient mediterranean world have been found with a large number of small rooms that archaeologists have conjectured could have been used by sex workers. An elaborate bowl dating from around 600 to 800 b c seems to depict people having sex in a temple sanctuary.
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