Greek Mythology In Aphrodite

It is no question that deities have existed since the beginning of mankind. Greeks were no exception to this. It is ancient Greece that is credited for establishing what is now referred to as Western civilization. Today, most social and political personalities refer to America’s founding as based on Judeo-Christian beliefs. Similarly, the Grecian society was influenced greatly if not totally by their belief in pagan gods and goddesses. Their mythological interpretations of gods and goddesses were individualized and structured based on specific powers and ideals. Almost every deity in Greek culture was neither inherently good nor inherently bad. In many instances, it had to do with control and to what extent each god or goddess used their influence …show more content…
She is depicted as a beautiful, desirable, and seductive woman that rose from the foam of the sea and is commonly referred to as one of the most popular Greek divinities. There are many myths pertaining to her specific origins, all being very different in nature. However, the most famous story of Aphrodite’s birth would be the castration of Uranus, the god that symbolized the skies. Gaia, the wife of Uranus, bore many children to him, all of whom he hated. Uranus chose to imprison Gaia’s youngest children, which caused her immense pain. As a plan of revenge, Gaia called upon her son Cronus to castrate Uranus with a sickle. Following his mother’s orders, Cronus castrated Uranus and threw his severed genitals into the sea. It was there that Aphrodite was born, risen from foam. Personally, I like the ideals that Aphrodite stands for. She not only represents physical aesthetic, but also love and affection. She enjoys bringing people together; her presence carries warmth and it is her duty as a goddess to spread love. In many instances, love is seen as a large factor that contributes to sex and reproduction. In a sense, without love, there would be no civilization and no humanity. Aphrodite is a source of inspiration, a depiction of all things striking, divine, and