He had promised Aphrodite a hecatomb, a sacrifice of 100 oxen, if he won Helen, but forgot about it, and earned her wrath. |
His technically expert pencil drawing of the statue of Aphrodite from the museum's collection is included in the journal. |
Not only that, but depending on who you ask, Aphrodite isn't really an Olympian. |
To the first of the immortals, the beautiful Aphrodite came. |
Several weeks after the sculptor finished his statue of Aphrodite drowsing, he sent a messenger to the model asking her to come and visit his hut again. |
Yeah, uh, Aphrodite. You must sit still and keep your attention-seeking gob shut. |