Illustration
The birth of Aphrodite from the Ludovisi Throne. Two Horai (divinities of nature and the seasons) assist the goddess. The piece, made from marble from Thasos, was in fact part of an altar. 460-450 BCE. (Palazzo Altemps, Rome)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, December 17). The Birth of Aphrodite. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2194/the-birth-of-aphrodite/
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Birth of Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 17, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2194/the-birth-of-aphrodite/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Birth of Aphrodite." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Dec 2013. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
