What is another word for aphrodite?

Pronunciation: [ˌafɹədˈa͡ɪti] (IPA)

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, and it is said that she was the most attractive of all the gods and goddesses. Due to her popularity, there are numerous synonyms for the name "Aphrodite," such as Venus, Adonis, Cupid, Eros, etc. Each of these names has been used in different cultures and times to refer to the goddess of love and beauty. In ancient Roman mythology, "Venus" was the equivalent of "Aphrodite," while "Adonis" was a popular synonym used to describe the god of youthful male beauty. "Cupid" and "Eros" are known as the Greek and Roman god of love, respectively. All of these synonyms represent various aspects of Aphrodite, making her a much-loved and celebrated goddess in different societies.

Synonyms for Aphrodite:

What are the hypernyms for Aphrodite?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Aphrodite

Through aphrodite will come "feeling and loving-and art that bids death defiance," and through Apollo "seeing and knowing and man's life-mastering science."
"The Three Heron's Feathers"
Hermann Sudermann
Here was the campus aureus, and aphrodite Aurea of the Romans: and all the country about Memphis was styled golden.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
Of such a dawn my wistful heart has dreamed: Surely I too have lived in Arcady When Spring, lap-full of roses, ran to meet White aphrodite risen from the sea .
"The Inn of Dreams"
Olive Custance

Related words: aphrodite goddess, aphrodite greek goddess, aphrodite snake, goddess of desire, aphrodite symbol

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