18+ AimeeMaroux , 17 days ago to mythology group

Have a beautiful Day of Aphrodite aka Venus' Day aka Frigg's Day aka Friday 🌹

"Only Venus dominates Mars, and he never dominates her."
Marsilio Ficino, "On Love", 1484

🏛 Caricature of #Venus chastenig #Mars by A. Willette

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#DayOfAphrodite #Aphrodite #Ares

18+ AimeeMaroux , 1 month ago to mythology group

It's the Day of Ares / Mars' Day / #Tuesday! 🗡️

"And Ares led them, and Pallas Athene. These were gold, both, and golden raiment upon them, and they were beautiful and huge in their armour."
Homer, Iliad 18.516

🏛 Roman gem engraved with #Mars

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#DayOfAres #Ares #ancientRome