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Out of Practice Aphrodite

Author : S. E. Babin

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 30,6 MB

Release : 2015-06-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781519742520

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Abby left Olympus behind for the only thing she ever wanted: freedom. Things are going great until one colossal misstep lands her right back into Olympus politics and under the steely-eyed glare of Zeus. To make up for it, Zeus demands she make a love match between two people of his choice. Easy peasy for the Goddess of Love, right? Wrong. Abby stumbles into an ex-lover, a dead demi-god, and the realization that a crucial relic has been stolen right out from underneath Zeus' nose. Between the gods breathing down her neck and fighting an attraction between two woefully wrong men, Abby will have to keep her wits about her so she can solve this mess and get back to her comfortable life and expensive cappuccino machine. Unfortunately for Abby, things are never easy when the gods get involved.



Worshipping Aphrodite

Author : Rachel Rosenzweig

Publisher : University of Michigan Press

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 45,26 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780472113323

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"Worshipping Aphrodite fills a gap in scholarship that has largely ignored the worship of Aphrodite in classical Athens in favor of more prominent deities, such as Athena, Zeus, and Hephaistos. It is the first study in English to address the role Aphrodite played in the daily religious activities of the city's population by focusing on the archaeological material associated with Aphrodite's Athenian and Attic cult sites from a specific time period." "By examining this material together, Rosenzweig reveals that Aphrodite had a much more prominent position among the gods of classical Athens than previously understood, far greater than a deity who merely presided over matters of love and lust. Aphrodite aided in the overall maintenance and welfare of Athens' local government, business community, family life, and agricultural health and unified the people in both the public and private spheres." "This fascinating study will interest not only classical archaeologists, but those interested in the nature of Greek religion and cult practices, and those specializing in the development of the Athenian polis." "It provides a useful re-examination of scholarship on Aphrodite and enhances our understanding of her social and political importance in the Athenian environment."--BOOK JACKET.



Grecian Magick

Author : David Thompson

Publisher :

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 20,64 MB

Release : 2021-07-14

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ISBN :

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A compendium of all three of my Grecian Magick Books. Aphrodite: The goddess Aphrodite and how to use her in your magik practice. This book is designed with the beginner in mind, but will also be useful to the seasoned magician who wishes to appear to the goddess of Love and Beauty for help in other aspects of their lives. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 12 rituals covering health, wealth, family, love and more Magick with Aphrodite is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary alter. Apollo: The god Apollo and how to use him in your magik practice. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 11 rituals covering health, wealth, family, love and safety, plus a template to enter into a pact with Apollo. Magick with Apollo is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary altar. Hermes: The magick of the god Hermes, author of the Emerald Tablet. This book focuses on the magick you can work with Hermes, and not on his writings of the Tablets. Little to no previous magik experience is required to join forces with this very power God and begin creating the life you want. 8 rituals covering business, apply for jobs, wealth building, plus a template to enter into a pact with Hermes. Magick with Hermes is one of the safest types of magick that REALLY works. The rituals are designed to be easily worked, using a permanent or temporary alter.



The Athenian Adonia in Context

Author : Laurialan Reitzammer

Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 24,65 MB

Release : 2016-05-11

Category : Art

ISBN : 0299308200

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A fresh examination of a marginalized women's festival that influenced Athenian art, drama, philosophy, and public institutions.



Hekate

Author : Sorita D'Este

Publisher :

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 50,11 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 9781905297351

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A collection of devotional essays on working with Hekate.



Aphrodite's Temple

Author : Nichole Muir

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,4 MB

Release : 2023-03-28

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Are you seeking to deepen your connection with yourself and cultivate more love in your life? Look no further than "Aphrodite's Temple: Creating a Sacred Space for Love and Self-Discovery." Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, this guidebook will lead you through the process of creating your own sacred space for love and self-discovery. You'll discover the rich history and mythology of Aphrodite, as well as the many benefits of having a dedicated sacred space for your practice. With practical guidance on choosing the right space, setting intentions, designing your temple, incorporating rituals and practices, and connecting with Aphrodite, you'll have all the tools you need to create a space that aligns with your desires and intentions. Explore the healing properties of crystals and gemstones, the power of scent in incense and aromatherapy, the significance of movement and breathwork, and the benefits of meditation and visualization. And as you maintain your sacred space, you'll find that it becomes a source of comfort, rejuvenation, and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out on your journey, "Aphrodite's Temple" offers a beautiful and empowering guide to creating a space that nourishes your heart, soul, and spirit. Start your journey of love and self-discovery today.



Aphrodite's Daughters

Author : Jalaja Bonheim

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 27,29 MB

Release : 1997-06-04

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1439134995

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An intimate look at the transformative power of women's sexual experiences. Based on the stories of ordinary American women, Aphrodite’s Daughters explores the central role of sexuality in women's spiritual journey. Witty, wise, entertaining, and compassionate, Aphrodite's Daughters quickly became an underground classic, and has changed the lives of thousands of women.



Chasing Aphrodite

Author : Jason Felch

Publisher : HMH

Page : 397 pages

File Size : 30,8 MB

Release : 2011-05-24

Category : Art

ISBN : 0547538022

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A “thrilling, well-researched” account of years of scandal at the prestigious Getty Museum (Ulrich Boser, author of The Gardner Heist). In recent years, several of America’s leading art museums have voluntarily given up their finest pieces of classical art to the governments of Italy and Greece. Why would they be moved to such unheard-of generosity? The answer lies at the Getty, one of the world’s richest and most troubled museums, and scandalous revelations that it had been buying looted antiquities for decades. Drawing on a trove of confidential museum records and candid interviews, these two journalists give us a fly-on-the-wall account of the inner workings of a world-class museum, and tell a story of outlandish characters and bad behavior that could come straight from the pages of a thriller. “In an authoritative account, two reporters who led a Los Angeles Times investigation reveal the details of the Getty Museum’s illicit purchases, from smugglers and fences, of looted Greek and Roman antiquities. . . . The authors offer an excellent recap of the museum’s misdeeds, brimming with tasty details of the scandal that motivated several of America’s leading art museums to voluntarily return to Italy and Greece some 100 classical antiquities worth more than half a billion dollars.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “An astonishing and penetrating look into a veiled world where beauty and art are in constant competition with greed and hypocrisy. This engaging book will cast a fresh light on many of those gleaming objects you see in art museums.” —Jonathan Harr, author of The Lost Painting



Venus and Aphrodite

Author : Bettany Hughes

Publisher : Basic Books

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 13,26 MB

Release : 2020-09-22

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1541674243

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A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian. Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a froth of white foam. But long before the Ancient Greeks conceived of this voluptuous blonde, she existed as an early spirit of fertility on the shores of Cyprus -- and thousands of years before that, as a ferocious warrior-goddess in the Middle East. Proving that this fabled figure is so much more than an avatar of commercialized romance, historian Bettany Hughes reveals the remarkable lifestory of one of antiquity's most potent myths. Venus and Aphrodite brings together ancient art, mythology, and archaeological revelations to tell the story of human desire. From Mesopotamia to modern-day London, from Botticelli to Beyoncé, Hughes explains why this immortal goddess continues to entrance us today -- and how we trivialize her power at our peril.



Aphrodite and Eros

Author : Barbara Breitenberger

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 49,67 MB

Release : 2013-05-13

Category : History

ISBN : 1135883777

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This book offers a groundbreaking revision of the popular image of Aphrodite and Eros that lives on in Roman poetry (Venus and Cupid) and has inspired artists for centuries. 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. Eros, however, was not yet a similarly personified mythical figure at that stage, nor did he have an individual cult. Breitenberger follows the different stages of the development of Eros's personality. Originally a cosmic entity and an unpersonified aspect of Aphrodite, he was given his mythical identity by successive archaic lyric poets who were particularly keen to mythologize a male counterpart to the established love-goddess Aphrodite. This male love-god turns out to be the divinized homoerotic ideal of the male aristocracy 'worshipped' at their symposia. The development of the male love-god is taken as an example to demonstrate that poets' artistic innovation as well as their social and historical background played an important role in creating Greek mythology.