aphrodite

"Greek mythology's Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite's myths reveal her creation, her past, and her family tree. Explore Aphrodite's role in Greek culture through her main powers, symbols, and attire"--Provided by publisher.

"The Greek goddess Aphrodite recounts two tales of tragic love during WWI to her husband, Hephaestus, and her lover, Ares, in a luxe Manhattan hotel room at the height of World War II. She seeks to answer the age-old question: 'Why are Love and War eternally drawn to one another?' but her quest for a conclusion that will satisfy her jealous husband uncovers a multi-threaded tale of prejudice, trauma, and music revealing that War is no match for the power of Love"--OCLC.

The Greek goddess Aphrodite recounts two tales of tragic love during WWI to her husband, Hephaestus, and her lover, Ares, in a luxe Manhattan hotel room at the height of World War II. She seeks to answer the age-old question: "Why are Love and War eternally drawn to one another?" but her quest for a conclusion that will satisfy her jealous husband uncovers a multi-threaded tale of prejudice, trauma, and music.

Introduces the Greek goddess Aphrodite and explains her importance.

A fictionalized account, in graphic novel format, of the Greek myth of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.