New Discoveries at the Small Temple of Paestum: Eros and Dolphins
Excavations at the temple have unearthed hundreds of votive offerings, statues, and altars. Among the findings are a stone base with access steps and a … Read more
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Hermaphroditus: The Two-Sexed Deity of Greco-Roman Mythology
Child of Venus and Mercury, Symbol of Androgyny and Sacred Union The naiad Salmacis sought to rape him while he was a little child and … Read more
Cupid, Eros, Amor, The God of Desire & Erotic Love
Cupid, in Latin Cupido (passionate desire) or Amor (love), is the god of desire, erotic love, affection, and attraction. He is frequently represented as the … Read more
Venus, The Goddess of Love and Beauty
Venus is a Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory. According to Greek mythology, Venus-Aphrodite was created from the sea foam … Read more
Mars, the God of War
Mars is, in Roman and Italic religion, the god of war and duels and, according to the most archaic mythology, also of thunder, rain, and … Read more
Suada, Suadela
Suadela, or Suada, was the goddess of persuasion in Roman mythology, especially in the areas of romance, seduction, and love. She had a close relationship … Read more