Aphrodite

* Biography
* Threat Assessment
* Trivia and Notes
* Gallery

* Modern
* Classic

Council of the Twelve, Goddess of Beauty, Goddess of Carnal Pleasure, Goddess of Desire, Goddess of Love, Goddess of Lust, Goddess of Passion, Goddess of Procreation, Goddess of Prostitution, Goddess of Seduction, Goddess of Sex, Goddess of Song (Purviews)

### Relatives

Ouranos (Titanic Patron, Deceased)
Tethys (Titanic Matron, Deceased)
Eros (Son)
Phobos (Son)
Deimos (Son)
Priapos (Son)
Aphroditus (Child)
Nemesis (Daughter)
Eucleia (Daughter)
Eupheme (Daughter)
Euthenia (Daughter)
Euphrosyne (Daughter)
Euphilo (Daughter)
Harmonia (Daughter)
Palaestra (Daughter)
Hedone (Granddaughter)
Rhapso (Granddaughter)
Leukothea
(Granddaughter)
Agave (Granddaughter)
Autonoë (Granddaughter)

## Biographical Information

### Marital Status

Married (Hephaestus, Husband)
Dating (Ares, Frequent Lover)
Exes (Dionysus and Hermes, Ex-Lovers)

## Physical Description

### An Accounting of Aphrodite

Though the Elder Gods of Olympus do not wish to classify her as such, the goddess known today as Aphrodite (meaning 'of the foam' in the Old Tongue) is technically a kindred being to the Six Elders. You see, before she was the perfect specimen worshiped all over as the definition of love and beauty, she was a mortal named Dione that served in the Titans' mortal harem.

Suspecting that the exiled Zeus and his kindred were amassing an army able to overthrow them, the Titans devised a plan to fell their enemy from within. Dione was chosen to be granted divinity and power to control the passions and desires of those around her, god and mortal alike. However, before Dione could be sent into the exiles' camp, the Titans were overthrown.

After the battle, Dione was found inside her vat in the Haven on Mount Othrys. Though some of the gods wished her destroyed and others wanted her as a trophy. Zeus and Hera saw some value in keeping this powerful specimen alive and used the talents of Hera, Athena, and the Titan prisoner Rhea to overwrite Dione's loyalty to the Titans, but as she had been raised since youth in the Titanic harem, this also destroyed much of her identity. To give her a sense of purpose, Zeus also gave her the remaining share of Kronos' power and the Essences of Love and Lust (which Zeus had been saving for himself, but Hera did not favor that idea).

Upon her release from the vat, Dione was given to Hephaestus to wed to compensate for the injuries he had taken while he had defended his mother from the Titan Kronos. At first, there was a sense of fulfillment in her marriage to Hephaestus, but as the god became more tied up in developing armor and weapons, Dione found she needed more sense of purpose.

Dione took a new name herself, one given to her by the mortals whose technological limitations could not fathom the exact nature of the vat and had made up a peculiar story involving Kronos's cut genitals being tossed in to the sea, creating foam, which birthed Dione. That name was Aphrodite and with it, she began a series of affairs. With each lover, Aphrodite was able to find new elements to her personality that she had neglected before or had been unable to access as a side effect from her repurposing.

Aphrodite has made herself an important figure to the mortals of Elysium. She is worshipped far and wide. Though her many lovers, she has also secured key positions for many of her offspring.

## Threat Assessment

### Resources

* **Elder Goddess:** The final mortal blessed with power by the Titans, Aphrodite was intended to be a divine saboteur that would turn the gods against each other, but when the Titans never had a chance to enact the plan, Aphrodite joined the ranks of the new Olympian regime.
	+ ***Goddess of Love:*** Her first gift from the Titans, Aphrodite is able to read the minds of mortals and divine being alike to as certain who or what it is that they feel love for, or who it is may that they lust after. With focus, she also senses if that love is reciprocated or not
	+ ***Goddess of Desire:*** With but a touch, Aphrodite can also cause a mortal to lose their inhibitions and give in to their most basic desire at that moment. Even gods may become more inclined to act on their impulses.
	+ ***Goddess of Sex:*** Put simply, Aphrodite knows when, where, and with who anyone she encounters has had sexual intercourse. Furthermore, she is highly skilled and knowledgeable in its execution and can grant such carnal talent to those she imparts her blessings upon. Those who enjoy her own company will find that by doing so, Aphrodite's powers give her complete insight into their mind and soul, bearing all their secrets to her during the course of their intimate affair.
	+ ***Goddess of Song:*** Aphrodite has a mesmerizing voice, perfect pitch, and magically knows the lyrics to every song ever put to paper or sang aloud.
* **The Beautiful Trinity:** Aphrodite is considered to be one of the three most beautiful beings in existence, along with the other 'Goddesses of Beauty' Hera and Athena. As a result, Aphrodite receives much worship for her blessings
* **The Girdle of Passion:** The magic girdle that Aphrodite wears has the power to inflame passions in even divine beings. Its effect on mortal minds is nearly infallible and irresistible, causing those in the proximity of the girdle to find its wearer most deserving of their attention, should the wearer desire such devotion at that time.
* **Inheritance and Birthright:** Gods of Olympus will inherit three abilities: One Inheritance from their mother (or matron), one Inheritance from their father (or patron), and one unique ability called the Birthright.
	+ **Maternal Inheritance: Hydroromantic Affinity:** Having the essence of Tethys, Aphrodite has a strong affinity for bodies of water and the life that is found therein. She can breathe underwater, walk on water as if it were solid ground, or allow water to propel her through the depths at great speeds.
	+ **Paternal Inheritance: Arete of Charisma:** Having the essence of Ouranos, Aphrodite can be disarming charming and seductive, gaining passive influence over people's emotions and thoughts regarding her, and inclining them to have stronger feelings towards her. The effect is stronger when Aphrodite draws attention.
	+ **Personal Birthright: Carnal Knowledge:** Aphrodite has the ability to psychically glean information and insight from her sexual partners. This ability also leaves her partners with tremendous psychic bliss and stress relief.

### Weaknesses

* **Ancient Rules:** Daimons are subject to the same ancient rules and pacts of the Void and many also have intrinsic compulsions to abide by other rules.
* **Vulnerability - Adamant:** Weapons made from Adamant inflict serious wounds on the gods which are not easily healed and can be easily fatal.

## Links and References

* Appearances of Aphrodite

1. ↑ An Accounting of Aphrodite
2. ↑ Neonomikon: Aphrodite
3. ↑ Neonomikon: Aphrodite
4. ↑ Oracle Files: Donna Troy (2/3)