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“Aphrodite embodies sexuality free of ambivalence, anxieties and self-consciousness, a sexuality so natural and quintessential to her that no myth deals with her virginity or its loss.”

Quote by Arianna Huffington

Book:The Gods of Greece

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The Gods of Greece

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Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, an online news and blog website. She has written several books on various topics including politics, business, and women's rights. Huffington is known for her advocacy of work-life balance and her role in promoting the importance of mental health in the workplace. more

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Book:Mythos - The Greek Myths Retold

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