Lower part of marble statue of Aphrodite Anadyomene

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The statue vividly captures Aphrodite Anadyomene, or Venus Anadyomene, aptly named from Greek roots signifying "Venus Emerging From the Ocean". This particular scene stands as one of the most recognizable depictions of the Goddess. According to ancient Greek lore, Aphrodite came into existence as a fully formed adult woman directly from the sea's waves, thereby maintaining her perpetual chastity. A recurring motif features the goddess vigorously squeezing out water from her tangled locks.