The name Aphrodite is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Phoenician roots. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation, often associated with the Roman goddess Venus. Her name is linked to the Greek word 'ἀφρός' (aphros), meaning 'foam,' reflecting the myth of her birth from sea foam. Aphrodite's attributes and worship were influenced by earlier deities such as the Phoenician Astarte, the Mesopotamian Ishtar, and the Sumerian Inanna. She is sym...