RE-AIR: The Cyprian Goddess, the Cytherean, Venus, Aphrodite, A Conversation with Author Bettany Hughes
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Romans Adapted Aphrodite to Their Needs
Bhut: The romans had their own desiry goddess, but as they take over more and more greek territory after the fall of ance. They're very interested in this goddess who seems to have a real hold over people. She's often armed, so she's often standing there gaind really sort of weird statues. And cleopatra consciously dresses as aphrodite, down to her golden sandals.
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