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    Why was Aphrodite the patron saint to prostitutes?

    Question #100659. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Oct 30 08 5:44 PM)


    zbeckabee

    Aphrodite's own temple was served by a thousand prostitutes.

    Prostitution was a notorious characteristic of the cults of Aphrodite.

    http://www.mickeyanders.com/Sermons/Sermon20010114.html

    http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/imageswomen/papers/lombardiaphrodite/aphrodite.html

    Oct 30 08, 5:56 PM


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