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Aphrodite and Eros: The Development of Greek Erotic Mythology

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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.

Author(s): Barbara Breitenberger
Series: Studies in Classics
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2007

Language: English
Pages: 306
City: London

Aphrodite and Eros
The Development of Erotic Mythology in Early Greek Poetry and Cult
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Contents
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
Chapter One
Aphrodite: The Historical Background
Chapter Two
Some Aspects of Mythmaking and Cults of Aphrodite
Chapter Three
Losing Her Own Game: Aphrodite in the Homeric Hymn
Chapter Four
Erotic Personifications
Chapter Five
Goddesses of Grace and Beauty: the Charites
Chapter Six
Peitho: the Power of Persuasion
Chapter Seven
The Origins of Eros
Chapter Eight
The Creation and Birth of Eros at the Symposium
Chapter Nine
Some Final Conclusions
Notes
Appendix Figure 1
Appendix Figure 2
Bibliography
Index