According to mythology, Aphrodite delighted in instigating love affairs between the gods and mortals—affairs that often included her. She was married to Hephaestus, the blacksmith of the gods, but Aphrodite had many lovers among the gods, as well as among mortal men.

Who did Aphrodite really want to marry?

(1) DIVINE LOVES. ARES The god of war had a long love affair with Aphrodite which lasted for the duration of her marriage to Hephaistos and beyond. She bore him four divine sons: Eros, Anteros, Deimos, Phobos; and a daughter: Harmonia.

Which god is married to Aphrodite?

Hephaestus Who was Aphrodite married to? Aphrodite was compelled by Zeus to marry Hephaestus, the god of fire.

Who did Zeus choose for Aphrodites husband?

Aphrodite also had notable mortal lovers, including Adonis and Anchises. Adonis was a handsome young man and Aphrodite fell deeply in love with him. Persephone was also in love with Adonis, so they went to Zeus to decide which one would have the youths love [see Persephone]. Zeus split the time into three parts.

Who did Zeus marry Aphrodite to and why?

Zeus married Aphrodite to Hephaestus because he feared that her beauty would cause a war between gods for her affection. Hephaestus was unattractive and as such did not pose a threat in Zeus eyes. Aphrodite had many relationships with gods and men despite her marriage, and had many children.

Who was Apollos true love?

Apollos most famous love interest was Daphne, a nymph who had once vowed to Artemis to remain eternally innocent. Apollo, however, fell for her and persistently stalked her, until one day Daphne couldnt take it no more.

Why did Zeus put his first wife in his belly?

[Zeus], apart from Hera, had lain in love with a fair-faced daughter of Okeanos (Oceanus) and lovley-haired Tethys, Metis, whom he deceived, for all she was so resourceful, for he snatched her up in his hands and put her inside his belly for fear that she might bring forth a thunderbolt stronger than his own;

Who does Athena end up with?

Michael Grant Athena eventually marries Michael Grant and has two children, Harry and May together.

Who was Apollos greatest love?

nymph Daphne The most celebrated of his loves were the nymph Daphne, princess Koronis (Coronis), huntress Kyrene (Cyrene) and youth Hyakinthos (Hyacinthus). The stories of Apollos lovers Daphne and Kyrene can be found on their own separate pages--see the Apollo pages sidebar.

What happened to Zeus first wife?

Metis was the one who gave Zeus a potion to cause Cronus to vomit out Zeus siblings. Metis was both a threat to Zeus and an indispensable aid. In order to forestall these dire consequences, Zeus tricked her into turning herself into a fly and promptly swallowed her.