Aphaia (Ancient Greek: Ἀφαία, Aphaía) was a Greek goddess who was worshipped almost exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. She originated as early as the 14th century BCE as a local deity associated with fertility and the …

2019年10月21日 · Aphaea, also spelled Aphaia, was a Greek goddess who has been associated with numerous other goddess names, depending on location. She was initially associated with fertility and agriculture when her name came into being in the early 14th century BCE.

Aphaea was a Greek goddess who was worshipped almost exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. She originated as early as the 14th century BCE as a local deity associated with fertility and the agricultural cycle.

A well-preserved 5th-century-bce temple to Aphaea, the ancient Aeginetan deity related to the Cretan Britomartis (Artemis), is situated on a wooded crest in the east of the island. Its Doric peripheral construction (having columns surrounding the building) of local gray limestone has been partially restored.

2024年2月1日 · Aphaea, a goddess of great importance in Greek mythology, has captivated the imagination of many with her enigmatic origins and her role as a protectress and guardian. Let us delve deeper into the fascinating world of Aphaea.

2024年5月27日 · Perched atop a picturesque hill on the Greek island of Aegina, the Temple of Aphaea stands as a testament to the extraordinary architectural prowess, artistic brilliance, and deep-rooted religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks.

2023年5月21日 · Aphaea (Ἀφαία), a goddess worshipped in *Aegina, where the ruins of her temple (famous for its pedimental sculptures, now in Munich) are extant. She was identified with *Britomartis (Paus. 2. 30. 3); i.e. she was of similar character to *Artemis.

Aphaea (Greek Polytonic|Ἀφαία; "not dark" or "vanisher") was a Greek goddess who was worshipped exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf.

Aphaea (Greek Template:Polytonicφαία; not dark or vanisher) was a Greek goddess who was worshipped exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. She originated as early as the 14th century BCE as a local deity associated with fertility and the …

The remains of the Late Archaic period Temple of Aphaea are located within a sanctuary complex on a c. 160 m peak at the northeastern end of the island: 37'45'14.82"N, 23'32'0.24"E. The extant temple was built c. 500 BCE on the site of an earlier temple that had burned around 510 BCE.