Greek Mythology (Gods and Goddesses)

Aphrodite

→ Goddess of love, beauty , desire, sex, and pleasure. Although married to Hephaestus . She had many lovers, most notably Ares, Adonis, and Anchises.
She was depicted as a beautiful woman and is the only goddess to appear nude or semi-nude.
Poets praise the radiance of her smile and her laughter.
Her symbols include roses and other flowers, the scallop shell, and myrtle wreath.
Her sacred animals are doves and sparrows. Her Roman counter part was Venus.