How was Aphrodite born in Greek mythology?

Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans. read more

Thank you for asking how she was born in Greek Mythology and not how she is Marvel Comics. One more question about a certain hammer and I will scream. Okay, back to Aphrodite. read more

Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, identified with Venus by the Romans. The Greek word aphros means “foam,” and Hesiod relates in his Theogony that Aphrodite was born from the white foam produced by the severed genitals of Uranus (Heaven), after his son Cronus threw them into the sea. read more

According to the former, Aphrodite was the daughter of Zeus and the Titaness Diona, thus making her a second-generation goddess, much like the most Olympians. However, Hesiod retells the much more famous myth. According to him, Aphrodite was born when Uranus’ genitals fell into the sea after he was castrated by his son Cronus. read more