Aphrodite was not a gentle symbol of romance. In Greek mythology, desire was a force that disrupted order and reshaped decisions. Gods and mortals alike were powerless against it. This is how beauty ...

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The Philbrook's current exhibit, "Aphrodite and the Gods of Love," is the first museum show to focus on Aphrodite and her myriad manifestations in the art and culture of the ancient world. It was ...