Download or read book Out of Practice Aphrodite written by S. E. Babin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby left Olympus behind for the only thing she ever wanted: freedom. Things are going great until one colossal misstep lands her right back into Olympus politics and under the steely-eyed glare of Zeus. To make up for it, Zeus demands she make a love match between two people of his choice. Easy peasy for the Goddess of Love, right? Wrong. Abby stumbles into an ex-lover, a dead demi-god, and the realization that a crucial relic has been stolen right out from underneath Zeus' nose. Between the gods breathing down her neck and fighting an attraction between two woefully wrong men, Abby will have to keep her wits about her so she can solve this mess and get back to her comfortable life and expensive cappuccino machine. Unfortunately for Abby, things are never easy when the gods get involved.
Download or read book Worshipping Aphrodite written by Rachel Rosenzweig and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Worshipping Aphrodite fills a gap in scholarship that has largely ignored the worship of Aphrodite in classical Athens in favor of more prominent deities, such as Athena, Zeus, and Hephaistos. It is the first study in English to address the role Aphrodite played in the daily religious activities of the city's population by focusing on the archaeological material associated with Aphrodite's Athenian and Attic cult sites from a specific time period." "By examining this material together, Rosenzweig reveals that Aphrodite had a much more prominent position among the gods of classical Athens than previously understood, far greater than a deity who merely presided over matters of love and lust. Aphrodite aided in the overall maintenance and welfare of Athens' local government, business community, family life, and agricultural health and unified the people in both the public and private spheres." "This fascinating study will interest not only classical archaeologists, but those interested in the nature of Greek religion and cult practices, and those specializing in the development of the Athenian polis." "It provides a useful re-examination of scholarship on Aphrodite and enhances our understanding of her social and political importance in the Athenian environment."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Aphrodite s Daughters written by Jalaja Bonheim and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-06-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate look at the transformative power of women's sexual experiences. Based on the stories of ordinary American women, Aphrodite’s Daughters explores the central role of sexuality in women's spiritual journey. Witty, wise, entertaining, and compassionate, Aphrodite's Daughters quickly became an underground classic, and has changed the lives of thousands of women.
Download or read book Pagan Portals Aphrodite written by Irisanya Moon and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aphrodite is an often misunderstood goddess, one who is easy to relegate to the love goddess role, but she is a goddess who also shows up as an initiator and, some might say, troublemaker. In this book, we seek to explore the complexity of a goddess who was born on sea foam and who inspires beauty and love, all the while offering a hand toward each one of us to celebrate our full hearts.
Download or read book The Athenian Adonia in Context written by Laurialan Reitzammer and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh examination of a marginalized women's festival that influenced Athenian art, drama, philosophy, and public institutions.
Download or read book Hekate written by Sorita D'Este and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of devotional essays on working with Hekate.
Download or read book Grecian Magick written by David Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of all three of my Grecian Magick Books. Aphrodite: The goddess Aphrodite and how to use her in your magik practice. This book is designed with the beginner in mind, but will also be useful to the seasoned magician who wishes to appear to the goddess of Love and Beauty for help in other aspects of their lives. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 12 rituals covering health, wealth, family, love and more Magick with Aphrodite is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary alter. Apollo: The god Apollo and how to use him in your magik practice. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 11 rituals covering health, wealth, family, love and safety, plus a template to enter into a pact with Apollo. Magick with Apollo is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary altar. Hermes: The magick of the god Hermes, author of the Emerald Tablet. This book focuses on the magick you can work with Hermes, and not on his writings of the Tablets. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 8 rituals covering business, apply for jobs, wealth building, plus a template to enter into a pact with Hermes. Magick with Hermes is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary alter.
Download or read book Waiting for Aphrodite written by Sue Hubbell and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000-05-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating book, Hubbell journeys into the remarkable lives of the little-known creatures that really run the world--the animals without backbones, including one of the most elusive and enigmatic of all, "Aphrodite" the sea mouse.
Download or read book Aphrodite s Temple written by Nichole Muir and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you seeking to deepen your connection with yourself and cultivate more love in your life? Look no further than "Aphrodite's Temple: Creating a Sacred Space for Love and Self-Discovery." Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, this guidebook will lead you through the process of creating your own sacred space for love and self-discovery. You'll discover the rich history and mythology of Aphrodite, as well as the many benefits of having a dedicated sacred space for your practice. With practical guidance on choosing the right space, setting intentions, designing your temple, incorporating rituals and practices, and connecting with Aphrodite, you'll have all the tools you need to create a space that aligns with your desires and intentions. Explore the healing properties of crystals and gemstones, the power of scent in incense and aromatherapy, the significance of movement and breathwork, and the benefits of meditation and visualization. And as you maintain your sacred space, you'll find that it becomes a source of comfort, rejuvenation, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out on your journey, "Aphrodite's Temple" offers a beautiful and empowering guide to creating a space that nourishes your heart, soul, and spirit. Start your journey of love and self-discovery today.
Download or read book Venus and Aphrodite written by Bettany Hughes and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian. Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a froth of white foam. But long before the Ancient Greeks conceived of this voluptuous blonde, she existed as an early spirit of fertility on the shores of Cyprus -- and thousands of years before that, as a ferocious warrior-goddess in the Middle East. Proving that this fabled figure is so much more than an avatar of commercialized romance, historian Bettany Hughes reveals the remarkable lifestory of one of antiquity's most potent myths. Venus and Aphrodite brings together ancient art, mythology, and archaeological revelations to tell the story of human desire. From Mesopotamia to modern-day London, from Botticelli to Beyoncé, Hughes explains why this immortal goddess continues to entrance us today -- and how we trivialize her power at our peril.
Download or read book Aphrodite written by Monica S. Cyrino and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aphrodite explores the many myths and meanings of the Greek goddess of love, sex and beauty. One of the most widely worshipped and popular deities in Greek antiquity, Aphrodite emerges from the imaginations of the ancient Greek writers and artists as a multifaceted, powerful and charismatic figure. This volume explores the importance of Aphrodite for the ancient Greeks, as well as her enduring influence as a symbol of beauty, adornment, love and sexuality in contemporary culture. In a wide-ranging investigation of the universality of Aphrodite’s power and significance, this volume illuminates the numerous intricate levels of divinity embodied by the alluring figure of Aphrodite. Aphrodite offers new insights into the ancient texts and artistic representations of the goddess, as well as a comprehensive survey of the current scholarship about the origins and interpretations of Aphrodite, whilst also highlighting her eternal popular appeal across cultures and generations. A goddess of love who is not afraid to enter the battlefield; a goddess of bodily adornment who is the first to appear totally nude; a goddess born of the sea who emerges into the open sky: Aphrodite is a polyvalent deity, plural in nature, function and significance.
Download or read book Chasing Aphrodite written by Jason Felch and published by HMH. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “thrilling, well-researched” account of years of scandal at the prestigious Getty Museum (Ulrich Boser, author of The Gardner Heist). In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity? The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it had been buying looted antiquities for decades. Drawing on a trove of confidential museum records and candid interviews, these two journalists give us a fly-on-the-wall account of the inner workings of a world-class museum, and tell a story of outlandish characters and bad behavior that could come straight from the pages of a thriller. “In an authoritative account, two reporters who led a Los Angeles Times investigation reveal the details of the Getty Museum’s illicit purchases, from smugglers and fences, of looted Greek and Roman antiquities. . . . The authors offer an excellent recap of the museum’s misdeeds, brimming with tasty details of the scandal that motivated several of America’s leading art museums to voluntarily return to Italy and Greece some 100 classical antiquities worth more than half a billion dollars.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “An astonishing and penetrating look into a veiled world where beauty and art are in constant competition with greed and hypocrisy. This engaging book will cast a fresh light on many of those gleaming objects you see in art museums.” —Jonathan Harr, author of The Lost Painting
Download or read book Aphrodite Made Me Do It written by Trista Mateer and published by Central Avenue Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voted one of the best poetry collections of 2019 by readers on Goodreads! Bestselling and Goodreads Choice Award winning poet Trista Mateer takes a magical approach to self-care with her new collection, Aphrodite Made Me Do It. In this empowering and feminist retelling, Mateer transforms the mythology of the goddess into 224 pages of modern poetry and full-color artwork. Broken into sections alternating between the perspective of The Poet and Aphrodite herself, the work within tackles the timeless topic of love--romantic, platonic, and self-love. The collection addresses issues like heartbreak, sexuality, womanhood, trauma, and the restorative power in taking control of your own lore, speaking your truths, and rewriting your origin story. If you let her, by the end of this book, Aphrodite will make you believe in the possibility of your own healing. "If you were only made to be beautiful, we wouldn't have put you down here in the dirt."Perfect for fans of Amanda Lovelace, Nikita Gill, Rupi Kaur, Elizabeth Acevedo, Rick Riordan, and Madeline Miller; or anyone interested in Greek myths, tarot, and Instagram poetry. This is the first book in the Myth & Magick series, which also includes Artemis Made Me Do It and Persephone Made Me Do It.
Download or read book Aphrodite and Eros written by Barbara Breitenberger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a groundbreaking revision of the popular image of Aphrodite and Eros that lives on in Roman poetry (Venus and Cupid) and has inspired artists for centuries. An interdisciplinary analysis of the Archaic period - using literary, iconographical, and cultic evidence - shows the distinct concept behind the two deities of love. Aphrodite's character, sphere of influence, and function feature in her traditional myths and are well reflected in cult. Eros, however, was not yet a similarly personified mythical figure at that stage, nor did he have an individual cult. Breitenberger follows the different stages of the development of Eros's personality. Originally a cosmic entity and an unpersonified aspect of Aphrodite, he was given his mythical identity by successive archaic lyric poets who were particularly keen to mythologize a male counterpart to the established love-goddess Aphrodite. This male love-god turns out to be the divinized homoerotic ideal of the male aristocracy 'worshipped' at their symposia. The development of the male love-god is taken as an example to demonstrate that poets' artistic innovation as well as their social and historical background played an important role in creating Greek mythology.
Download or read book The Aphrodite of Knidos and Her Successors written by Christine Mitchell Havelock and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing survey of Aphrodite
Download or read book Cult of Aphrodite written by Laurelei Black and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This liturgical compilation is the first of its kind -- offering a wealth of well-researched rituals and religious festivals in honor of a single Hellenic deity. Drawing on resources that span the ancient world, Black and the Cult of Aphrodite Asteria present immediately usable tools for worshiping the Goddess of Love and Beauty.
Download or read book Tragic Beauty written by Arlene Diane Landau and published by . This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aphrodite women always stand out. Go to any public venue and wait for the moment of recognition: There she is--the it girl. Tall and slim, or short and slim, blond or raven or red-haired, it matters not. Whether she dresses like a princess or a prostitute, she has the unmistakable spark that is the touch of Aphrodite. Aphrodite is the golden goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology. Women who embody the Aphrodite archetype have much less choice in how they behave or react than they, or others, imagine. The myths tell us that Aphrodite qualities are essential for the joy of life, but the shadow side of Aphrodite manifests when a woman is completely identified with Aphrodite's powers, when other archetypal qualities of the feminine are unimportant to her. The tragedies that result from this are the subject of numerous well-known novels and films and exemplified in the lives of certain actresses and other celebrities, all considered here. The dark side of the pursuit of beauty is especially apparent with aging, when the Aphrodite woman must become something other than a source of beauty or dwindle to a bitter and lonely end.Those whose lives have been wounded by the shadow side of Aphrodite--or those who do not have enough of Aphrodite's joy in their personal makeup--may find understanding and rebirth through the consciousness gained in this real-life exploration of an ideal that has ballooned into a distortion. In these times, when the idolization of Aphrodite--and the tragedy that ensues--are perhaps more widespread than ever, the crucial key for women is consciousness.
