Adonis - Wikipedia
WEBIn Greek mythology, Adonis (Ancient Greek: Ἄδωνις, romanized: Adōnis; Phoenician: 𐤀𐤃𐤍, romanized: Adón) was the mortal lover of the goddesses Aphrodite and Persephone. He was famous and considered to be the …
Adonis and Aphrodite - Greek Mythology
WEBAdonis and Aphrodite tells the beautiful, but sad story of the most famous of Aphrodite's love affairs - with the handsome mortal Adonis.
Adonis | Myth & Meaning | Britannica
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Adonis, in Greek mythology, a youth of remarkable beauty, the favourite of the goddess Aphrodite (identified with Venus by the Romans). Traditionally, he was the product of the incestuous love Smyrna (Myrrha) entertained for …
Myth of Adonis and Aphrodite - Greek Myths | Greeka
WEBThe boar, angered, attacked Adonis and with one massive heave of its head pierced the young man with its tusk. It is said that the boar which killed Adonis was no ordinary beast but the god Ares, who was one of Aphrodite's many lovers.
Adonis - Mythopedia
WEBMar 11, 2023 · Adonis was a young man so handsome that he earned the affections of Aphrodite, the goddess of love herself. His myth ended tragically when he was slain by a boar while hunting.
The Story of Adonis: Greek Mythology’s Handsome Mortal
WEBJul 19, 2023 · Adonis was originally a god of birth, resurrection, love, beauty and desire in Phoenician mythology, but in Greek mythology he was a mortal man, often called the handsomest man that ever lived. Adonis, Aphrodite and Persephone
Adonis - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 21, 2016 · The myth of Adonis is a legendary love story that combines tragedy and death on the one hand, and the joy of coming back to life on the other. The story of the impossibly handsome Adonis and his lover the goddess Aphrodite originally dates back to the ancient civilizations of the Near East.
Adonis: The Love of the Greek Gods - Mythology Source
WEBMar 29, 2021 · The story of Adonis glorified the Greek ideal of youthful male beauty, but it likely originated outside of Greece. Much of Adonis’ myth is based on that of the Near Eastern god Tammuz, a fertility god who was the consort of Aphrodite’s Eastern counterpart. Adonis is remembered today as the archetype of a beautiful youth.
The Eternal Youth and Rebirth of Adonis in Greek Mythology
WEBAdonis, a central figure in Greek mythology, has a complex and intriguing origin story. The tale begins with an unsettling event: the incestuous union of Theias, the King of Smyrna, and his daughter Myrrha. Myrrha, driven by a forbidden desire for her own father, seduced him in darkness and became pregnant with their child.
Who is Adonis in Greek Mythology?
WEBSep 13, 2019 · In modern times, the term “Adonis” can be used to refer to a man who is desirable and attractive. The word has deep roots in ancient Greek mythology because Adonis is the god of beauty and attraction – a male counterpart for Aphrodite.