--- product_id: 179382866 title: "Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire" brand: "bettany hughes" price: "VT12255" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179382866-venus-and-aphrodite-a-biography-of-desire store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire **Brand:** bettany hughes **Price:** VT12255 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire by bettany hughes - **How much does it cost?** VT12255 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179382866-venus-and-aphrodite-a-biography-of-desire) ## Best For - bettany hughes enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bettany hughes brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire ## Images ![Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/919YmAHxIwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Brief but fascinating *by V***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024* Bettany Hughes' history of the goddess of love and fertility includes not only the classical divinities named in the title but also their Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Phoenician precursors. It is fascinating how these cultural icons, while superficially similar, varied between cultures and over time. The Semitic goddess Astarte and early Greek Aphrodite, for example, were seen as fierce goddesses of war and conflict, not just the gentle goddess of love and lust with whom we are familiar. The author goes on to show how Aphrodite/Venus influenced the Christian image of the Virgin Mary and continues to have an impact on popular culture. The text is accompanied by excellent illustrations. My only complaint about the book is its brevity--I would have liked more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical writing! *by T***A on Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023* One thing I really enjoyed about this book was how the author was able to demonstrate a very robust amount of expertise on the subject coverage, while strategically crafting her writing so that the every day person with very little expert knowledge on this topic could read this book and learn a lot and enjoy it. If I was a University level instructor on history, I would highly recommend this book for students because of the technical writing. The book is incredibly knowledgeable, but easy to digest. Which is a skill very few intellectuals possess, and I would like to commend the author for. The physical construction of the book was also very well done. The book was not damaged in anyway whatsoever when it arrived. The construction materials were pretty standard and I think this book would make an excellent selection to somebody’s home library if they enjoy the subject coverage.A note on subject coverage. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in ancient Greco-Roman history, and or early societies and mythology. I would also recommend this book for anyone who is looking for an alternative history of these times through a more inclusive and female oriented lens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and informative *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023* This covers a-lot of the history, also tells who was writing what and what the purpose would have most likely been, it can be hard to find good or real information but this is amazing. By this I mean she also was very clear about separating what would have most likely been fictional and what her most likely being. Also has good not so much put in tip for but a lot of good info for honoring, having stories and historical events that describe how you may want to better go about from past experiences. ## Frequently Bought Together - Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire - Pagan Portals - Aphrodite: Encountering the Goddess of Love & Beauty & Initia - Cult of Aphrodite: Rites and Festivals of the Golden One --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179382866-venus-and-aphrodite-a-biography-of-desire](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179382866-venus-and-aphrodite-a-biography-of-desire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*