Aphrodite

Summary

Aphrodite is a Greek deity^[1]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Aphrodite's father was Zeus^[3].
• Aphrodite's father was Uranus^[4].
• Aphrodite's mother was Dione^[5].
• Aphrodite's mother was Evonyme^[6].
• Aphrodite's mother was Gaia^[7].
• Among Aphrodite's spouses was Hephaestus^[8].
• A child of Aphrodite was Anteros^[9].
• A child of Aphrodite was Deimos^[10].
• A child of Aphrodite was Eros^[11].
• A child of Aphrodite was Phobos^[12].
• A child of Aphrodite was Harmonia^[13].
• A child of Aphrodite was Himeros^[14].
• Aphrodite received the Apple of Discord^[15].
• Aphrodite is recorded as female^[16].
• Aphrodite's instance of is recorded as Greek deity^[17].
• Aphrodite's instance of is recorded as fertility deity^[18].
• Aphrodite's instance of is recorded as goddess^[19].
• Aphrodite's instance of is recorded as Olympian god^[20].
• Aphrodite's official residence is recorded as Olympus^[21].
• Aphrodite is part of Twelve Olympians^[22].
• Aphrodite's Commons category is recorded as Aphrodite^[23].
• Aphrodite's unmarried partner is recorded as Anchises^[24].
• Aphrodite's unmarried partner is recorded as Butes^[25].
• Aphrodite's unmarried partner is recorded as Phaethon^[26].
• Aphrodite's unmarried partner is recorded as Adonis^[27].

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Origins and Family

Fathers listed include Zeus^[3], a thunder deity^[28] and Uranus^[4], a Greek primordial deity^[29]. Mothers listed include Dione^[5], a titan^[30]; Evonyme^[6], a Greek deity^[31]; and Gaia^[7], a Greek primordial deity^[32].

Recognition

Aphrodite received the Apple of Discord^[15].

Personal Life

Among Aphrodite's spouses was Hephaestus^[8]. Children include Anteros^[9], a Greek deity^[33]; Deimos^[10], a Greek deity^[34]; Eros^[11], a Greek primordial deity^[35]; Phobos^[12], a Greek deity^[36]; Harmonia^[13], a mythological Greek character^[37]; and Himeros^[14], a Greek deity^[38].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Aphrodite include Aprilis^[39], a calendar month^[40]; Paphia^[41], a taxon^[42]; 1388 she^[43], an asteroid^[44]; Aphrodite Glacier^[45], a glacier^[46]; Aphrodite Terra^[47], a highland^[48]; Milos Island National Airport^[49], an airport^[50], in Greece^[51]; Paphinia^[52], a taxon^[53]; and Erycina^[54], a taxon^[55].

Why It Matters

Aphrodite has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] She is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Entities named for her include Aprilis^[39], a calendar month^[40]; Paphia^[41], a taxon^[42]; 1388 she^[43], an asteroid^[44]; Aphrodite Glacier^[45], a glacier^[46]; Aphrodite Terra^[47], a highland^[48]; and Milos Island National Airport^[49], an airport^[50], in Greece^[51].

FAQs

Who were Aphrodite's parents?

Aphrodite's father was Zeus^[3]. Aphrodite's mother was Dione^[5].

Who was Aphrodite married to?

Aphrodite's spouses include Hephaestus^[8].

What awards did Aphrodite receive?

Honors received include Apple of Discord^[15].