The Greek Goddess of Love, also known as Aphrodite, was a deity associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She was one of the twelve Olympian gods and goddesses and was widely worshipped throughout ancient Greece. Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea foam, near the isle of Cyprus. She was often depicted as a stunningly beautiful woman, often accompanied by doves and roses, which were symbolic of love. People prayed to her for blessings in love affairs, beauty, and fertility. She was also believed to be the patron of prostitutes and courtesans. Her influence extended beyond the Greek pantheon, with the Romans adopting her as their goddess of love under the name Venus.