"Gods Of Love" L O V E O L O G Y

The strong bronzed bodies of the ancient Gods also carried a warm heart inside. These are the Gods of love and their deeds for you to marvel at.

Eros - The Greek God of sexual love and beauty. He was the patron of love between man and woman and was known to be very mischievous. Armed with a bow and arrow or with gifts for lovers, it was Eros who lighted the flame of love in the hearts of both Gods and men.

 Cupid - The God of erotic love for the Romans, he also went by the name Amor, the Latin word for love. He was the son of the Goddess Venus and was held in the same reverence as his mother. In ancient art he was portrayed as a naughty boy armed with a bow and arrows.

 

   

Kama-Son of the Goddess Lakshmi, Kama is the God of love in Hindu mythology. He is depicted in the same way as Cupid, armed with a bow and arrow. He would travel the three worlds on the back of his parrot, looking to shoot someone with his arrows that would enchant the five senses with beauty.

Hymenaios - One of the youthful Gods of love from Greek Mythology. Hymenaios was known as the God of Weddings. His appearance in art is that of a child with wings carrying a bridal torch.

 




Baldr - Born to the God Odin, Bladr was the God of love and light in Norse mythology. The second son of Odin, he was described as being the fairest of the Gods and the wisest of them all. He was married to Nanna and had a son named Forseti.

Xochipilli - From the land of the Aztecs comes the God Xochipilli. He was the God of beauty, dance and fertility in Aztec mythology. He was the patron God of homosexuals and male prostitutes.

Beautiful and mysterious, these Goddesses held an alluring charm and beauty that was unrivalled in their age. Take a peek at their lives and their pet peeves.

Isis - The Egyptian Goddess of fertility, magic and motherhood is known by many names. Among her various powers is that she knows how to make the right use of the heart. She was worshipped as a model figure for motherhood.

 




Ishtar - A Babylonian Goddess of procreation and love, she was the daughter of the Air God Anu. She was known as the Cow of Sin for her promiscuous ways. When the love of her life, Tammuz died, she went deep into the underworld to find him but was unable to do so.

Aphrodite - The Greek Goddess of love and beauty. She was married to Hephaestus, who was probably the ugliest Gods on Olympus. Aphrodite had numerous affairs with other Gods and mortals.

 

Venus - Beauty, love and chastity are the defining characteristics of this Roman Goddess. She was the mother of the naughty Cupid. She was married to Vulcan and had an affair with Mars. Known as the bringer of joy and happiness, Venus is associated with the season of spring.

 

Freyja - A beautiful Goddess from ancient Norse mythology. She was the Goddess of magic and love and was often called upon for help with matters of the heart. Dwarfs, men, and giants were all lovers to her.

 

Radha - Beloved of Krishna, Radha has experienced divine love and yearns for her lover. Originally one of the Gopis that Krishna grows up playing with, Radha soon became the epitome of true love in Hindu mythology.

 





Inanna - A Sumerian Goddess who ruled over fertility, love, sex and warfare. Her lover was a shepherd by the name Dumuzid. Often associated with lions, a symbol of power, she is depicted standing on the backs of two lions. Innana is also looked upon as the Goddess of plenty and fertility.

 




Astarte - Fertility, war and sexuality were the main concerns of this Goddess. She was well respected and accepted in various cultures like the Greek and the Egyptian, under various names. One of her main places of worship was the island of Cyprus.

 






Branwyn - The Celtic Goddess of sexuality and love. She plays a large role in the history of the Celtic region.

Diana - The Roman Goddess of chastity, virginity and the hunt. Diana was known as the Virgin Goddess and was the protector of virgins and women. A branch of Wicca known as Dianic Wicca is named after her.

Hina - The Hawaiian Goddess of love is known for her association with the moon and rebirth. She is described as a very smart, beautiful and attractive woman who is desired by all the creatures of the Earth.