about Phaedra In  Greek mythology , Phaedra's name derives from the Greek word phaidro, which means "bright". Though married to Theseus, Phaedra fell in love with his son  Hippolytus , According to some sources, Hippolytus had spurned  Aphrodite  to remain a steadfast and virginal devotee of  Artemis , and Aphrodite made Phaedra fall in love