Cyprida (Aphrodite)

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This striking sculpture is a vivid representation of one of the most iconic Greek myths, which recounts the birth of Aphrodite, a legendary deity revered for her captivating beauty and sensual allure. The goddess is depicted proudly holding up a majestic shell, an unmistakable symbol of her divine power. Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of passionate love and ravishing beauty, was also deeply associated with the Roman equivalent, Venus. The Greek term "aphros" signifies "foam," and according to Hesiod's timeless masterpiece, Theogony, Aphrodite emerged from the snow-white foam generated by the severed genitals of Uranus (the celestial realm) after her son Cronus courageously hurled them into the vast expanse of the ocean. This majestic goddess was extensively venerated as a deity of the sea and its brave sailors; she was also revered at Sparta, Thebes, Cyprus, and other notable cities for her role in warfare. Nonetheless, her primary domain was that of love and fertility, and occasionally, she even presided over marriage ceremonies.