Who is Aphrodite? She is the goddess of love and beauty — born out of seafoam near the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. However, Homer recounts she was born of Dione, a Titaness, and Zeus. She is one of the original twelve Olympian deities, and her cult extends beyond Greek religion and myth to literature, art, and more. This lesson includes a three-day plan, including art and literature connections, a question bank, and a group reading activity. Use the further reading guide and included links