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Goddess Symbols:
Aphrodite
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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Aphrodite
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess,
were incorporated into the worship of the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry,
and also used in the household decor as talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts,
blessings, or protection. A large number of goddess symbols have survived
in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Aphrodite's goddess symbols are often those
associated with her spectacular entrance from the sea. It is not surprizing that many of
our ikons representing love, passion, and romance are derived from the ancient goddess
symbols of the goddess Aphrodite.
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Goddess Symbols of Aphrodite
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| General: |
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Scallop shell, seashells,
mirrors, golden apples, the Evening Star (planet Venus), Number 5,
the ocean, and the triangle
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| Animals: |
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Dolphin, swan, dove, sparrow, bees, and goats |
| Plants: |
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Rose (especially any fragrant rose), quince, myrtle, mint and grape (fruit, leaves, and
vines), apples, artichokes, laurel, ash and poplar trees |
| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Stephanotis, musk, verbena, vanilla, incense, vervain, and roses |
| Gems
and Metals: |
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Pearls, gold, aquamarine, rose quartz, jade, sapphire, silver, and copper
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| Colors: |
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Red, pink, violet, silver, aqua, pale green (seafoam), and any shade of light blue |
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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