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	In addition, the {{Wiki\|Gilt-head bream}} and red apples were considered sacred to her.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>		In addition, the {{Wiki\|Gilt-head bream}} and red apples were considered sacred to her.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>

	== Gallery ==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	~~File:~~AphroditeStatue.jpg\|Statue of Aphrodite		AphroditeStatue.jpg\|Statue of Aphrodite
	~~File:~~Statue of Aphrodite.png\|Statue of Aphrodite at Olympia		Statue of Aphrodite.png\|Statue of Aphrodite at Olympia
	~~File:~~ACOd-mural-Aphrodite.jpg\|Mural of Aphrodite		ACOd-mural-Aphrodite.jpg\|Mural of Aphrodite
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	==Myths==		==Myths==
	According to the stories, Aphrodite was born from sea foam near [[Kythera Island]]. The [[Kythera Town\|town]] of the same name was said to have been the first to welcome her, and thus Kythera Island became the goddess' home.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations~~#Kythera\|~~Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref> She was also considered "[[Jupiter\|Zeus]]' enchanting daughter".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		According to the stories, Aphrodite was born from sea foam near [[Kythera Island]]. The [[Kythera Town\|town]] of the same name was said to have been the first to welcome her, and thus Kythera Island became the goddess' home.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] – Kythera: "Shrine of Aphrodite"</ref> She was also considered "[[Jupiter\|Zeus]]' enchanting daughter".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	Aphrodite fell in love with the beautiful [[Adonis]], whom the Greek god of war and violence, [[Ares]] slew in anger. For this, the [[Aloadai]], the twin [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]], imprisoned Ares in a [[Bronze Vessel of Ares\|bronze jar]] on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations~~#Naxos\|~~Naxos: Bronze Vessel of Ares]]</ref>		Aphrodite fell in love with the beautiful [[Adonis]], whom the Greek god of war and violence, [[Ares]] slew in anger. For this, the [[Aloadai]], the twin [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]], imprisoned Ares in a [[Bronze Vessel of Ares\|bronze jar]] on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Naxos: "Bronze Vessel of Ares"</ref>

	In her guise as the Roman Venus, she had a relationship with [[Mars (deity)\|Mars]], the god of war.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>		In her guise as the Roman Venus, she had a relationship with [[Mars (deity)\|Mars]], the god of war.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
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	At the wedding of [[Peleus]] and [[Thetis]], [[Eris]] dropped an [[Apples of Eden\|apple]] into the proceedings as a prize for beauty. This led [[Hera]], [[Athena]] and Aphrodite to compete, with the [[Troy\|Trojan]] prince [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]] called to judge. In order to ascertain her win, Aphrodite promised Paris [[Helen of Troy\|Helen of Sparta]] as a reward.{{Fact\|June 2019}}		At the wedding of [[Peleus]] and [[Thetis]], [[Eris]] dropped an [[Apples of Eden\|apple]] into the proceedings as a prize for beauty. This led [[Hera]], [[Athena]] and Aphrodite to compete, with the [[Troy\|Trojan]] prince [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]] called to judge. In order to ascertain her win, Aphrodite promised Paris [[Helen of Troy\|Helen of Sparta]] as a reward.{{Fact\|June 2019}}

	At some point, Aphrodite had a son, [[Aeneas\|Aineias]]. He established a [[Shrine of Aphrodite, Kythera\|sanctuary]] to her when he fled Troy and reached Kythera Island.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations~~#Kythera\|~~Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref>		At some point, Aphrodite had a son, [[Aeneas\|Aineias]]. He established a [[Shrine of Aphrodite, Kythera\|sanctuary]] to her when he fled Troy and reached Kythera Island.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations – Kythera: "Shrine of Aphrodite"</ref>

	At another point, Aphrodite and [[Eros]] had to flee the monster [[Typhon]], and managed in it by becoming fishes and leaping into the sea. Later, this story of them served as the basis for the astrological sign {{Wiki\|Pisces (astrology)\|Pisces}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>		At another point, Aphrodite and [[Eros]] had to flee the monster [[Typhon]], and managed in it by becoming fishes and leaping into the sea. Later, this story of them served as the basis for the astrological sign {{Wiki\|Pisces (astrology)\|Pisces}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>
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	===5th century BCE===		===5th century BCE===
	Aphrodite's presence in Greece during the [[Peloponnesian War]] was great, with statues of her and shrines, altars dedicated to her found almost anywhere, but especially on Kythera Island. Outside of that island, of special note were the [[Porneion]] district in [[Korinth]] and the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Korinth\|Temple of Aphrodite]] on top of the [[Akrokorinth]] in [[Korinthia]], famous for their ''[[Courtesan\|hetaerae]]'', as led by [[Anthousa]]. In [[Athens]], [[brothel]]s were considered her [[House of Aphrodite\|houses]]. <ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		Aphrodite's presence in Greece during the [[Peloponnesian War]] was great, with statues of her and shrines, altars dedicated to her found almost anywhere, but especially on Kythera Island. Outside of that island, of special note were the [[Porneion]] district in [[Korinth]] and the [[Temple of Aphrodite, Korinth\|Temple of Aphrodite]] on top of the [[Akrokorinth]] in [[Korinthia]], famous for their ''[[Courtesan\|hetaerae]]'', as led by [[Anthousa]]. In [[Athens]], [[brothel]]s were considered her [[House of Aphrodite\|houses]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

	===Renaissance===		===Renaissance===
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	===17th century===		===17th century===
	Aphrodite was displayed in a painting given as a wedding gift to [[Elizabeth Jane Weston]] by her uncle, [[John Dee]]. In a related letter, Dee confirmed that the goddess was real.<ref name="Chapter 3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 - Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref>		Aphrodite was displayed in a painting given as a wedding gift to [[Elizabeth Jane Weston]] by her uncle, [[John Dee]]. In a related letter, Dee confirmed that the goddess was real.<ref name="Chapter 3">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 3 – Elizabeth Jane Weston]]</ref>

	==Symbols and emblems==		==Symbols and emblems==
	Various things were associated with the goddess, one of the most remarkable being doves. On Kythera Island, where she was especially venerated, the island's own banner was emblazoned with the dove.<ref>~~''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' –~~ ''[[Discovery Tour~~#Discovery Sites\|Discovery Sites~~]]'': Kytheran Banner</ref>		Various things were associated with the goddess, one of the most remarkable being doves. On Kythera Island, where she was especially venerated, the island's own banner was emblazoned with the dove.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Kythra: "Kytheran Banner"</ref>

	The '[[Poppy\|flowers of Aphrodite]]' that [[Kosta]], the [[blacksmith]] of [[Opous]], asked the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to recover from the nearby forest of the [[Red Lake]] were another. The red flowers were said to have been planted and blessed by the goddess herself, and had an invigorating effect on humans, said to carry "the fire from one's heart to one's crotch".<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Family Values (Lokris)\|Family Values]]</ref>		The '[[Poppy\|flowers of Aphrodite]]' that [[Kosta]], the [[blacksmith]] of [[Opous]], asked the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary\|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to recover from the nearby forest of the [[Red Lake]] were another. The red flowers were said to have been planted and blessed by the goddess herself, and had an invigorating effect on humans, said to carry "the fire from one's heart to one's crotch".<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Family Values (Lokris)\|Family Values]]</ref>
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	Most of the statues of Aphrodite in 5th century BCE Greece as shown in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' are based on the statues in the {{Wiki\|Venus Genetrix (sculpture)\|Venus Genetrix}} style. The style is allegedly based on the original bronze sculpture by the Athenian sculptor {{Wiki\|Callimachus (sculptor)\|Callimachus}}; according to {{Wiki\|Pliny the Elder}}'s work ''{{Wiki\|Natural History (Pliny)\|Natural History}}'', the statue was depicted holding the Apple the goddess had won from [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]]. The other statue, used also for [[Persephone]] in the [[Temple of Demeter and Kore]] in [[Tegea]], is based on the so-called {{Wiki\|Townley Venus}}, which is a Roman adaptation of a lost 4th century BCE Greek original.		Most of the statues of Aphrodite in 5th century BCE Greece as shown in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' are based on the statues in the {{Wiki\|Venus Genetrix (sculpture)\|Venus Genetrix}} style. The style is allegedly based on the original bronze sculpture by the Athenian sculptor {{Wiki\|Callimachus (sculptor)\|Callimachus}}; according to {{Wiki\|Pliny the Elder}}'s work ''{{Wiki\|Natural History (Pliny)\|Natural History}}'', the statue was depicted holding the Apple the goddess had won from [[Paris (mythology)\|Paris]]. The other statue, used also for [[Persephone]] in the [[Temple of Demeter and Kore]] in [[Tegea]], is based on the so-called {{Wiki\|Townley Venus}}, which is a Roman adaptation of a lost 4th century BCE Greek original.

	~~The mural depicting~~ Aphrodite ~~on a goose~~ in ''~~Assassin's Creed:~~ Odyssey'' is based on a [https://www.theoi.com/Gallery/K10.3.html painting] on a kylix from 5th century BCE.		Two murals of Aphrodite in ''Odyssey'' are based on real art. The mural of Aphrodite on a goose is based on a [https://www.theoi.com/Gallery/K10.3.html painting] on a kylix from 5th century BCE, while the mural of her in a chariot is based on an amphora [https://www.theoi.com/Gallery/L20.1.html painting] from the Late Classical period depicting the [[Battle of the Giants and Gods]].

	~~The~~ mural ~~depicting Aphrodite~~ in a chariot ~~in ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''~~ is based on a [https://www.theoi.com/Gallery/L20.1.html painting] ~~on an amphora~~ from Late Classical period, depicting the [[Battle of the Giants and Gods]].

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{c\|~~artwork only~~}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} {{Io\|painting}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{c\|~~statue only~~}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Io\|sculpture}}
	**''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' {{Mo}}		**''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{c\|~~statue only~~}}		*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Io\|sculpture}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}

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	According to the stories, Aphrodite was born from sea foam near [[Kythera Island]]. The [[Kythera Town\|town]] of the same name was said to have been the first to welcome her, and thus Kythera Island became the goddess' home.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref> She was also considered "[[Zeus]]' enchanting daughter".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>		According to the stories, Aphrodite was born from sea foam near [[Kythera Island]]. The [[Kythera Town\|town]] of the same name was said to have been the first to welcome her, and thus Kythera Island became the goddess' home.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Shrine of Aphrodite]]</ref> She was also considered "[[Jupiter\|Zeus]]' enchanting daughter".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>

	Aphrodite fell in love with the beautiful [[Adonis]], whom the Greek god of war and violence, [[Ares]] slew in anger. For this, the [[Aloadai]], the twin [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]], imprisoned Ares in a [[Bronze Vessel of Ares\|bronze jar]] on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Bronze Vessel of Ares]]</ref>		Aphrodite fell in love with the beautiful [[Adonis]], whom the Greek god of war and violence, [[Ares]] slew in anger. For this, the [[Aloadai]], the twin [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]] and [[Iphimedeia]], imprisoned Ares in a [[Bronze Vessel of Ares\|bronze jar]] on [[Naxos Island]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos\|Naxos: Bronze Vessel of Ares]]</ref>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{c\|statue only}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{c\|statue only}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]'' {{Mdat}}

	==References==		==References==

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	In addition, the {{Wiki\|Gilt-head bream}} and red apples were considered sacred to her.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>		In addition, the {{Wiki\|Gilt-head bream}} and red apples were considered sacred to her.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Kythera\|Kythera: Altar of Aphrodite]]</ref>

			== Gallery ==
			<gallery>
			File:AphroditeStatue.jpg\|Statue of Aphrodite
			File:Statue of Aphrodite.png\|Statue of Aphrodite at Olympia
			File:ACOd-mural-Aphrodite.jpg\|Mural of Aphrodite
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==