Aphrodite April days 21-29
When I say I don’t give up, I mean it, lol
21. What do you wish more people knew about Aphrodite?
I think this extends to deities in general, but it’d be nice if people knew that she can look any way she wants to. She will not appear the same way to every single person. Some people view her as she’s drawn in old classical paintings - pale skin, red hair. To me, she has dark skin and long, curly hair. If you go by mythology, we can’t even see a god’s “true form” because we’ll basically explode (/hj) so gods appear to us in whatever way they think we need or whatever way they feel like. It’s literally their choice how they look, not ours.
22. Which member of Aphrodite’s retinue do you connect to or want to learn more about?
I’ve found it very difficult to get information about Eudaemonia but I think I was most drawn to her when reading about Aphrodite’s retinue.
23. Which of Aphrodite’s lovers is your favorite and why?
I hope this doesn’t feel like a basic answer, but probably Ares honestly! I don’t work with/worship him necessarily, but obviously I respect him.
24. What is one question you’d like to ask Aphrodite?
Is it difficult work?
(I will not provide context to what this question is about)
25. Create a new modern epithet for Aphrodite
I am not going to attempt to write in Greek as I don’t know the language, but given how Aphrodite has helped me during awful times, I think I’d want it to be related to protection and love in equal parts. Like “loving protector”. If anyone knows Greek and can translate that into Greek, I think that’d be sweet.
26. What is the most shocking thing you learned about Aphrodite?
I can’t recall ever really being shocked by things I’ve learned about her to be honest.
27. Share an experience you’ve had with Aphrodite.
My experiences with her are pretty personal I think, due to how my mental and physical illness affects my worship and craft. I’m not sure I can comfortably share my experiences.
28. How has Aphrodite changed and impacted your life?
She’s definitely been a source of comfort for me over the years. Aphrodite has helped me through a lot of difficult times.
29. How has your opinion of Aphrodite changed since you began worshiping her?
As with a lot of deities, I think I was really intimidated by her at first. I was afraid of making mistakes. Nowadays I’m trying to embrace mistakes and negative emotions as well. Only loving the “good” parts of yourself isn’t fully self-love/acceptance after all.
More about Aphrodite April: https://www.tumblr.com/teawiththegods/713372040686665728/happy-aphrodite-april-my-sweet-starlings?source=share