Was the face of Aphrodite truly powerful enough to launch a thousand ships—and did her immortal allure really set the stage for one of history’s greatest wars? In this episode, we plunge into the origin story of the Greek goddess of love, born from sea-foam and cosmic violence, whose beauty could topple empires and drive mortals to madness. Discover how Aphrodite’s fateful promise to Paris sparked the Trojan War, why her seductive powers fascinated and terrified the ancients, and how her influence ripples through every love story ever told. Unpack the secrets behind her magic girdle, her tangled affairs with gods and mortals, and the double-edged chaos of passion that even the gods couldn’t control. Whether you see her as a blessing, a curse, or a bit of both, Aphrodite’s myth is one you’ll never forget.

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