Tours: Gods and Love - Revision history

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	Her origins differ depending on the version of the story.		Her origins differ depending on the version of the story.

	The poet [[Hesiod]] says she was born from the severed genitals of [[Uranus\|Ouranos]], while Homer's version of the myth names her as the daughter of Zeus and {{Wiki\|Dione}}.		The poet [[Hesiod]] says she was born from the severed genitals of [[Uranus\|Ouranos]], while Homer's version of the myth names her as the daughter of Zeus and {{Wiki\|Dione (mythology)\|Dione}}.

	Aphrodite appeared regularly in mythological stories, and had many mortal lovers.		Aphrodite appeared regularly in mythological stories, and had many mortal lovers.

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	Pausanias describes it as having statues of Aphrodite, her son [[Eros]], and the son god [[Helios]].		Pausanias describes it as having statues of Aphrodite, her son [[Eros]], and the son god [[Helios]].

	According to ~~{{Wiki\|~~Strabo}}, the temple's most distinguishing feature was its servants, who acted as "sacred prostitutes".		According to [[Strabo]], the temple's most distinguishing feature was its servants, who acted as "sacred prostitutes".

	However, Strabo is the only source for this information, and it is still hotly debated to this day.		However, Strabo is the only source for this information, and it is still hotly debated to this day.

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	~~{{Imageneed\|~~''[[~~Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece~~]]~~''}}~~		'''Explore the [[Akrokorinth]], and discover the relationship between the gods and romance.'''
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	("Who are you?")		("Who are you?")
	*'''Markos:''' ''Why, I'm Markos, of course! Only one of the most successful merchants in all of [[Greece]]. You really haven't heard of me?<br>My name is known from [[Kephallonia]] to [[Kos]]! If you've ever paid money for something, I probably received a percentage. But enough about me. Let's go back to what you're doing here.''		*'''Markos:''' ''Why, I'm [[Markos]], of course! Only one of the most successful merchants in all of [[Greece]]. You really haven't heard of me?<br>My name is known from [[Kephallonia]] to [[Kos]]! If you've ever paid money for something, I probably received a percentage. But enough about me. Let's go back to what you're doing here.''

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	Much like [[Athens]], Korinth had its own akropolis, called the [[Akrokorinth]].		[[File:DTAG - 1870 photograph of Korinth and Akrokorinth.png\|thumb\|250px\|General view of ancient Korinth and Akrokorinth, picture atrributed to Konstantinou Dimitrios / 1870]]
			Much like [[Athens]], Korinth had its own akropolis, called the Akrokorinth.

	The natural promontory provided an excellent view of the surrounding territory.		The natural promontory provided an excellent view of the surrounding territory.
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	Love played a large role in countless mythological stories.		Love played a large role in countless mythological stories.

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			[[File:DTAG - Marble statue of Aphrodite.png\|thumb\|250px\|Marble statue of Aphrodite inspired by the Aphrodite of Praxiteles / 360 BCE (Classical Greece)]]
	The goddess Aphrodite was one of the mightiest Olympians, and was typically associated with love, beauty, and sex.		The goddess Aphrodite was one of the mightiest Olympians, and was typically associated with love, beauty, and sex.

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|-|Opening Remarks=
*'''Markos:''' ''Hello, my friend! It is my pleasure to introduce you to [[Korinth]]'s [[Temple of Aphrodite, Korinth|Temple of Aphrodite]]!''

("Who are you?")
*'''Markos:''' ''Why, I'm Markos, of course! Only one of the most successful merchants in all of [[Greece]]. You really haven't heard of me?<br>My name is known from [[Kephallonia]] to [[Kos]]! If you've ever paid money for something, I probably received a percentage. But enough about me. Let's go back to what you're doing here.''

("What do you think of this place?")
*'''Markos:''' ''It really is a lovely sight, isn't it? The temple, that is. Not the ladies. Although they are also lovely. Lovely, and lively, and... I'm sorry, what were we talking about?''

("Let's begin the tour.")
*'''Markos:''' ''In Greece, many love stories were told about the gods. How romantic! Sometimes they were heartwarming and happy, but they often ended in tears, tragedy, and a whole brood of illegitimate children. I'm looking at you, [[Zeus]]! Anyway, this tour will introduce you to some of these divine love stories, which may give you perspective on how the Greeks approached love in their own lives. Enjoy your visit, my friend! I'll come see you again when you finish the tour.''

|-|Akrokorinth=
Much like [[Athens]], Korinth had its own akropolis, called the [[Akrokorinth]].

The natural promontory provided an excellent view of the surrounding territory.

It was also the home of several sanctuaries, allegedly constructed in the 6th century BCE.

The Akrokorinth's most famous attraction was the Temple of Aphrodite.

Pausanias describes it as having statues of Aphrodite, her son [[Eros]], and the son god [[Helios]].

According to {{Wiki|Strabo}}, the temple's most distinguishing feature was its servants, who acted as "sacred prostitutes".

However, Strabo is the only source for this information, and it is still hotly debated to this day.

'''Learn more:'''

On the eve of the [[Battle of Salamis]], the situation for the Greeks felt hopeless. After their loss at [[Malis|Thermopylai]], the [[Persia]]n king [[Xerxes I of Persia|Xerxes]]' advance seemed unstoppable.

Seeking solace in religion, the women of Korinth gathered at the Temple of Aphrodite. According to the authors [[Pindar]], [[Plutarch]], and {{Wiki|Athenaeus|Athenaios}}, the women prayed to the goddess, begging her for something, anything, to stop the Persian invasion.

It seems their prayers were answered, and the Battle of Salamis ended with a glorious victory for the Greeks.

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Love played a large role in countless mythological stories.

Zeus himself was not immune to the feeling ,and fell for both mortals and other deities.

Some myths centered on forbidden feelings that led to tragedy, such as [[Phaidra|Phaedra]]'s love for her stepson [[Hippolytos]].

While marriage was prominent in mythology, it was usually presented as problematic.

For example, Aphrodite frequently cheated on her husband [[Hephaistos]], and [[Medea]]'s resentment against her ex-husband [[Jason]] eventually drove her mad enough to murder her children.

These less than ideal depictions reflected Greeks' idea of marriage, which they viewed as a civic duty instead of a romantic union.

'''Learn more:'''

The [[Homer]]ic "Hym to Aphrodite", which dates back to the 7th or 6th century BCE, tells a story of the goddess succumbing to the charms of a mortal man named {{Wiki|Anchises}}:

"But upon Aphrodite herself Zeus cast sweet desire to be joined in love with a mortal man, to the end that, very soon, not even she could be innocent of a mortal's love; lest laughter-loving Aphrodite should one day softly smile and say mockingly among all the gods that she had joined the gods in love with mortal women who bare sons of death to the deathless gods, and had mated the goddesses with mortal men. And so he put in her heart sweet desire for Anchises who at the time among the steep hills of many-fountained Idea was tending cattle, and in shape was like the immortal gods. Therefore, when laughter-loving Aphrodite saw him, she loved him, and terribly desire seized her in her heart".

|-|Aphrodite=
The goddess Aphrodite was one of the mightiest Olympians, and was typically associated with love, beauty, and sex.

She was worshipped all across the Ancient [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] by men and women, both young and old.

Her origins differ depending on the version of the story.

The poet [[Hesiod]] says she was born from the severed genitals of [[Uranus|Ouranos]], while Homer's version of the myth names her as the daughter of Zeus and {{Wiki|Dione}}.

Aphrodite appeared regularly in mythological stories, and had many mortal lovers.

Her favourite was [[Adonis]], a beautiful boy who died tragically in a hunting accident.

Aphrodite was devastated by his death, so she created a cult called the ''Adonia'' to commemorate him.

'''Learn more:'''

[[Eros]] was the god of sexual love. According to Ancient poets like {{Wiki|Alkman}}, {{Wiki|Ibykos}}, and [[Sappho]], he was young and beautiful, but also cunning, unpredictable, and cruel. The tragedian [[Euripides]] later introduced a concept that Eros wielded a bow and arrows that inducted feelings of love in whoever they struck.

Eros was also a god of fertility, and was allegedly celebrated in places like Thespiae, Athens, and [[Elis]]. On vases and in other art, he was usually depicted as winged and boyish, and was often represented alongside Aphrodite. He was also associated with women, domestic scenes, and weddings.

Depending on the myth, he has had various different mothers, including [[Eileithyia]], {{Wiki|Penia}}, [[Iris]], Aphrodite, and [[Gaia (deity)|Gaia]]. Hesiod, meanwhile believed Eros was a primeval god who emanated from Chaos.

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*'''Markos:''' ''My friend, good to see you again. I bet you were surprised by some of the stories you heard. For a bunch of immortal beings, the gods certainly were saucy, ah? Tell me if there's anything else I can do for you.''

(I'm ready for a quiz.)

("Take me to the next suggested tour.")

("Take me to a random tour.")

("Leave – That's all for now.")

*'''Markos:''' ''Normally I don't let people go until they buy a souvenir, but for you, my friend, I'll make an exception.''

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