Pagan Portals - Aphrodite

Read historical information about the people and the culture the deities originated from, as well as the original myths they appear in. Get a well-rounded education in your deities of choice, rather than simply adopting the perspective of one or a few Wiccan practitioners.

she was also a goddess of sensual love,

every Roman deity has a Greek counterpart, which is why these two pantheons are often grouped together as they are in this guide.

For Wiccans, Venus is predominately associated with the domain of romantic love,

The more you know about the gods and goddesses you seek to work with, the more authentic and astounding your connection with them has the potential to be. And while you’re certain to find plenty of information on the most well-known deities from the ancient world in Wiccan and other pagan sources—especially pertaining to magical associations—it’s v