As we are getting closer to Valentine's Day, let's take a step back and revisit the flames of love and jealousy surrounding the 12 Gods of Olympus. The pantheon of Greek Gods resembles to a movie set evolving through the centuries with acts of jealousy, love, and adultery.
Afrodite, the Goddess of love who emerged from the foam of sea, was of such a striking beauty that Zeus, the father of all Gods and humans, forced her to marry Hephaistus, the ugliest of all Gods. It was his hope that such an arranged union will end the jealousy, and feud between the rest of Gods who desired her equally. Afrodite will be found spending time with mortals such as Adonis, or with other Gods like Ares, the God of War.
In modern parlance, the word Adonis is used as an allusion to an extremely handsome, youthful male. In Greek mythology, Adonis is the result of an incest act between Myrha and her father Theias, the King of Smyrna or Syria. Adonis was born as a result.
Finally, Eros, the God of lustflul love and intercourse played an important role in Greek mythology and the Graeco-Roman world later. There are many versions for his origins. In some myths, he is considered to be the son of Ares and Afrodite, but according to Plato's "Symposium" he was conceived by Poros (plenty) and Penia (poverty) at Afrodite's poverty. This perhaps explains the different aspects of love
As, we are getting closer to Valentine's Day, a variety of heart pendants in different colors and styles make the perfect gift for your loved one. They are made with sterling silver, and handblown millefiori glass. The matching earrings create an ideal jewelry set.
The jewelry heart pendants continue to be among the most admired pieces of jewelry in my collection. Their value never fades through the passage of time. These are classic, elegant pieces of beauty for your loved one.
Happy Valentine's Day !