History: (Jack Kirby’s Fourth World #1 (fb), Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #17) - The destruction of the Old Gods sent a godwave from the source that struck Earth. The gods of the Greeks would be born from this godwave and usher in the Third World. Aphrodite was born from the sea-foam and became the Olympian goddess of love. She created the Amazons and became their principle deity.

(DC Comics Presents #32 (fb, BTS)) - Aphrodite gave birth to Eros, and he grew to be a god of love. His mother cultivated love’s romance, but he was drawn to raw passion, and had disagreements with his mother over how they should spread love to humanity.

(DC Comics Presents #32) - Eros was spurned by Wonder Woman, and as revenge he used his arrows to make her and Superman fall madly in love. Eros watched them try to deny their passions from Mount Olympus, and was pleased. Aphrodite caught him, and wondered if he was up to mischief as usual. She said the Romans had it right when they depicted him as a winged infant, because he didn’t understand the intricacies of love. Superman and Wonder Woman traveled to Mount Olympus to confront Eros. Eros’ mother Aphrodite was unhappy with her sons actions, and led the heroes to a cave containing the Blue Lotus of Lost Love that would remove unwanted passion.

Comments: Adapted to comics by William Moulton Marston & Henry J. Peter.

Aphrodite received a profile in Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #17 and Who’s Who Update ‘87 #4 under the Olympian Gods entry.

Aphrodite had a cameo in Swamp Thing II #75.

Aphrodite was a goddess of classic Greek mythology. For more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite

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