Aphrodite

Aphrodite, goddess of romance and passion, of fashion beauty and art, has captivated poets and painters for centuries. Known for her numerous affairs of the heart, as well as her willingness to help others find the love they sought, the myths of the Greek goddess Aphrodite reveal the awesome extent of her power.

Also known as the Roman goddess Venus, Aphrodite had one gift and one gift only . . . to make love. And that one gift was so very special that no one seemed to resent her. While all the other gods and goddesses had lengthy lists of divine duties to perform, the goddess Aphrodite was assigned only one . . . to bring love into the world.