: the Greek goddess of love and beauty compare venus
Examples of Aphrodite in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFor those not familiar with the myth, the story follows a human princess named Psyche who begins to be worshipped and praised for her beauty over Aphrodite, the goddess of love.—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 The game features a rotating cast of Greek gods, from Aphrodite to Zeus, who assist Melinoë on her journey with powerups and special abilities.—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 6 May 2024 Oh-so-many millennia ago, the Palos Verdes Peninsula arose like Aphrodite, beautiful and dripping wet, from the sea.—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 One of my favorite plants in my garden is my Aphrodite calycanthus and it is covered in blooms and buds.—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024 With voguing dancers flanking her, Aphrodite is aptly named.—Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024 Born in Juneau, Alaska, Patrice Aphrodite Helmar's artistic journey began in their father's camera shop and darkroom.—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 Instead of a mad dash to the store after work, plan ahead with these delicious confections that even Aphrodite and Cupid are sure to approve of.—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2024 Pygmalion prays to Aphrodite that Galatea come to life, and his wish is granted.—Mark Paterson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2024
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