Venus and Aphrodite by Bettany Hughes (Perseus Books)

Renowned author Bethany Hughes aproach to social history of godess Aphrodite/Venus is fresh and really interesting. 

Myths about female godess - lover, warrior, peril etc. impacted many civilizations and in a way changed the history. Her appearance transcended by people needs in time.

Aphrodite/Venus is in fact the summary of our drive for good and bad. She was a sex and violence deity to explain the tempestuous and desirous nature of human behaviour. 

Very well written and joy to read.

5/5