Aphrodite

Despite inspiring desire in people of all genders, Aphrodite is often depicted as a cisgender woman. But not always. Ancient writers tell us of mystery cults that worshipped [...Read More...]

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Goddess of sex workers, Our Lady of the Castration Foam, the walking embodiment of orgasm herself—Aphrodite was one of the most powerful goddesses in the Olympian pantheon. [...Read More...]

Become a Patron! Our sources for this episode include: Venus and Aphrodite: History of a Goddess by Bettany Hughes Hesiod’s Theogony (Hugh G. Evelyn-White translation) [...Read More...]

If you know anything about Aphrodite, then you know she is the ancient Greek goddess primarily associated with love, beauty, sex, reproduction, and passion. She was also the [...Read More...]