Quick disclaimer, we're telling the stories of Aphrodite this week, so some major adult

themes.

Please check out the post on mythpodcast.com for more of a vote.

This week, on Myths and Legends, it's the story of Aphrodite from Greek and Roman myths.

We'll see why, if you find yourself riding in a shell speedboat, you should never look

back, and how you should be careful when chopping down trees, because they might have babies

in them.

The creature this week is an Italian fairy, who will sit on your chest while you sleep

and make your horse's fire proof.

This is Myths and Legends, Episode 325, The Power of Love.

This is a podcast where we tell stories from mythology and folklore.

Some are incredibly popular stories you might think you know, but with surprising origins.

Others are stories that might be new to you, but are definitely worth listening.

Work currently, over the next year, telling the stories of the Olympians from Greek and

Roman myth.

This week, it's Aphrodite.

The goddess of love and beauty who sprang fully formed from seafoam after her, let's call

him father, had a pretty traumatic event.

We'll start in the time before humans, and say hello to Aphrodite.

Aphrodite sat up in the water.

So this was existence.

Cool, alright.

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