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Aphrodite of Cnidus
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Aphrodite of Cnidus Statue by
Praxiteles, made for the city of Cnidus in Asia Minor. It is now lost, but it was his most famous work in antiquity (
Pliny thought it was the finest statue in the world), and was the ancestress of the modern female nude—the first life-size statue showing the goddess completely naked. Several Roman copies survive (for example in the Vatican): they show Aphrodite (Venus) in a gently twisted pose, with the right hand casually masking the pudenda and the left hand dropping her robe over an urn. The statue was placed in an open shrine so it could be seen from all four sides, each view being equally admired. According to some ancient sources, Praxiteles' mistress, the celebrated courtesan Phryne, was his model for the statue.
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Travel: In search of... mighty Aphrodite The Greek goddess of love was a beauty. Shame the same can't be said of her baths or temple. In fact, Adrian Mourby wasn't seduced by the sites where they celebrate her on Cyprus
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/26/2001; ; 700+ words
; Aphrodite is mighty on Cyprus. Well, you can...the cultural tourist. Thank God for Aphrodite. According to both Ovid and Homer...this was the right direction if I wanted Aphrodite's Baths. Already my mind was racing...
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'Aphrodite's Springtime Gift'
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 3/25/2004; 700+ words
; ...DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION "Aphrodite's Springtime Gift," a Greek myth...ago, the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, cast a spell upon a young woman who...Adonis. The boy instantly charmed Aphrodite, for he was a beautiful child. At first...
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Aphrodite of the future. (the lack of a modern and comprehensive symbol of love) (Man Trouble)
Magazine article from: Artforum International; 4/1/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...this spirit that Watney calls for an "Aphrodite of the future"--as a vehicle enabling...excavated from the Bronze Age shrine of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos, on the south coast of...the phallus clearly being a symbol of Aphrodite as a fertility deity, the salt most...
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Aphrodite Turns Heads at NYC Exhibit
News Wire article from: AP Online; 10/23/2003; ; 600 words
; ...23-2003 Dateline: NEW YORK A nude torso of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, went on public...With her classic figure and glowing patina, "Aphrodite Anadyomene," or Aphrodite emerging from the sea, literally came out of...
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Waterborne again Brooklin Boat Yard takes on task of completely restoring 68-year-old classic yacht Aphrodite
Newspaper article from: Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME; 8/7/2004; ; 700+ words
; Aphrodite spent some of its best years cruising...restoration at the boatyard. The work on Aphrodite is just one of the major projects at...smaller workshop, and, right next to Aphrodite, another crew is finishing up on a new...
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 "AAP General News (Australia)")
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TAS: Aphrodite lives, say albatross race organisers
Newspaper article from: AAP General News (Australia); 5/28/2004; 496 words
; ...News (Australia) 05-28-2004 TAS: Aphrodite lives, say albatross race organisers...Race today declared runaway favourite Aphrodite was alive - a fortnight after it appeared...hands of fishermen in the Indian Ocean. Aphrodite is among 18 shy albatrosses which left...
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Investigation Discovery Announces Production Deal with Bestselling Author Aphrodite Jones
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service; 2/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Discovery (ID) announced today that Aphrodite Jones, bestselling author and journalist...includes the creation of a new series, APHRODITE JONES FILES (wt), in 2009. An expert...commentary on InvestigationDiscovery.com. Aphrodite Jones' passion for uncovering people...
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 "Western Daily Press (Bristol UK)")
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Mighty aphrodite Legend has it that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, arose from the sea on the south-western coast of Cyprus. Two years ago, a pounds150 million resort named in her honour was opened near where she is said to have emerged from the foam. Travel Editor STEPHEN WHITE was invited to visit
Newspaper article from: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK); 6/30/2007; 700+ words
; Legend has it that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, arose...t take long for me to realise that Aphrodite Hills has just about everything...cocktails in the bar at the luxurious Aphrodite Hills Resort, near Paphos. The hotel...
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Investigation Discovery Announces Exclusive Talent and Production Deal With Journalist and Bestselling Author Aphrodite Jones.
Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 3/6/2009; 700+ words
; ...Investigation Discovery (ID) announced that Aphrodite Jones, bestselling author and journalist...includes the creation of a new series, APHRODITE JONES FILES (wt), in 2009. An expert...commentary on InvestigationDiscovery.com. "Aphrodite Jones' passion for uncovering people...
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A mighty Aphrodite to rival the Colossus of Rhodes: Tourism developers supersize projects. Cyprus joins the trend with plans for a statue of a Greek goddess.(World)
Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 3/27/2002; 700+ words
; ...a spectacular theme park dedicated to Aphrodite - the mythical goddess of love, beauty...the Colosseum in Rome." The mighty Aphrodite will measure about 107 feet - as tall...and sea is not enough." The myth of Aphrodite, which has inspired Western art and...
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Aphrodite
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Aphrodite , in Greek religion and mythology, goddess...after he had been mutilated by Kronos. Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus. She loved...bore Aeneas. Adonis, in whose legend Aphrodite appears as a goddess of fertility, also...
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Aphrodite Terra
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Aphrodite Terra A large upland area on Venus, near the equator. It is about 17...and Atla Regio and Ulfrun Regio to the east. There are many troughs in Aphrodite, including Diana Chasma near the centre, and volcanoes such as Maat...
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Aphrodite of Cnidus
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
Aphrodite of Cnidus Statue by Praxiteles , made for the city of Cnidus in Asia Minor...Several Roman copies survive (for example in the Vatican): they show Aphrodite (Venus) in a gently twisted pose, with the right hand casually masking...
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Paris
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
...of the guests at a wedding. Hera*, Aphrodite*, and Athena* all claimed the prize...promised him wisdom and victory in battle. Aphrodite offered Paris the love of the most beautiful...Sparta. Paris awarded the golden apple to Aphrodite. His decision, known as "the judgment...
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Psyche
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
...they neglected to worship the goddess Aphrodite*. Jealous that so much praise was flowing to a mortal girl, Aphrodite decided to punish Psyche. The goddess...searching for Eros. Finally she asked Aphrodite for help, and the goddess gave her...
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