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Aphrodite, the Cypriot Goddess
Cyprus has always been considered as the Island of Aphrodite and no other place in the world can boast of being the birthplace of the goddess of love. In the 8th century b.C. Homer mentions Aphrodite as Kypris and Golden Aphrodite.
Myths connected with Aphrodite, such as those concerning Aphrodite and Hephaistos, Aphrodite and Ares, and Aphrodite and Adonis, possibly originated in Cyprus. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation felt an obligation to honour this glorious past through a serious, historically accurate programme of cultural tourism centred on the search for the traces that Aphrodite has left thoughout the island.
Aphrodite’s Cultural Route
Follow the footsteps of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty and patron of Cyprus. The route focuses on the archaeological sites dedicated to the ancient cult of Aphrodite and includes the World Heritage Site at Palaipafos (Kouklia), Amathous and Kition. These are linked to other sites and museums with artefacts related to the goddess. Wander through layers of history, culture and mythology as you learn all about her birth, mythology, character, the rituals connected with her cult, as well as plants and seashells associated with her.
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