Modern society has a tendency to apply modern ideas and symbolism to ancient entities, diluting their original meaning and purpose—especially when it comes to love deities. We’ve all seen the insipid depictions of baby Cupid with his quiver full of love darts, and Aphrodite depicted as a loveable airhead.
However, nothing could be further from the truth. As Shannon and I discuss in our latest episode, love has a multitude of facets—some sweet, some sour, and some downright deadly.
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Further Resources:
Goddess Ishtar: The Mesopotamian Goddess of Love, Sex, and War
Love is a Battlefield: The Legend of Ishtar, First Goddess of Love and War | Ancient Origins
Gods of Love and War | L.M. Sacasas
DEIMOS & PHOBOS - Greek Gods of Fear, Panic & Terror (Roman Metus, Pavor)
APHRODITE MYTHS 2 GENERAL - Greek Mythology
THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE ARMED APHRODITE
Freyja: Norse Goddess of Witchcraft, Love, and War
The Norse Goddess Freya of Love and War - Old World Gods
Freyja: The Norse Goddess of Love, Sex, War, and Magic | History Cooperative
The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love | Ancient Origins
The Many Faces of Freyja: Norse Goddess of Love, Beauty, and War - Viking Style
Freya Norse Goddess Of Love And War | by Marta Henriques | New Earth Consciousness | Medium
7 Greek Words for Love | Well+Good
8 Different Kinds of Love Defined by Greeks - Love Button
Embracing Divine Love: The Timeless Power of Goddess Aphrodite – Awe Inspired
The Ancient Dance Between Eros and Thanatos | by Lauren Reiff | The Understanding Project | Medium
Theories of Love in the Ancient World · Science of Love · Special Collections and Archives
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magick of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses by Judika Illes
Intro/Outro: Magical Transition by Kevin MacLeod
