The essence of Aphrodite's power was her ability to provoke desire. Sexual allure was long an intrinsic aspect of Aphrodite, and erotic pleasures were referred to as ta Aphrodisia, "the business of ...

Greek goddess Aphrodite is the first mother to strike her child, Eros, with a sandal. Credit: National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MArTA) The Greek goddess Aphrodite threatening her unruly child ...