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Sociology Courses | January 19, 2006
Sex Cultures: 6th Period
"Aphrodite. Venus. Certainly not the first goddess of love and beauty, but perhaps the most famous. Her cults worshipped her with offerings of incense and the sacrifice of doves. She was celebrated during the festival called the Aphrodisiac, especially in Corinth where she was the patroness.
And of course, she has been captured by artists for centuries in their work, from the Ancient Geeks and later Romans, right through the present day."
Grissom then plays a slideshow for the class.
"While you are watching, I want you to select the depiction of Aphrodite that most appeals to you. Then I want you to share with the class why it was your favorite, but also, how you think where you are from affected your decision."
"Aphrodite. Venus. Certainly not the first goddess of love and beauty, but perhaps the most famous. Her cults worshipped her with offerings of incense and the sacrifice of doves. She was celebrated during the festival called the Aphrodisiac, especially in Corinth where she was the patroness.
And of course, she has been captured by artists for centuries in their work, from the Ancient Geeks and later Romans, right through the present day."
Grissom then plays a slideshow for the class.
"While you are watching, I want you to select the depiction of Aphrodite that most appeals to you. Then I want you to share with the class why it was your favorite, but also, how you think where you are from affected your decision."
Re: Class Discussion: 1/19
"I picked this one because it's the first image that came to my head when you said 'Venus'. The Birth of Venus is the most stunning picture on the face of the planet, she really is a pretty girl and the nudity obviously wouldn't bother me much!"