Assignment #3: Three Cultural References

I am a major part of modern culture, as I am the visual of a perfect woman. One reference to me occurs in the song "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry. Perry sings "make me your Aphrodite, make me your one and only." I am treated very well by the men I have relationships with, and most of the men are very faithful. They also pamper me with gifts and compliments, which is something every woman desires. In the song, Katy Perry expresses her desire to be treated as well as I am by men.

Dark Horse by Katy Perry Lyrics

Additionally, I am the focus of multiple sculptures. One of the most famous sculptures featuring me is the Venus de Milo. It was created between the years of 130 and 100 BC on the island of Milos, and is now located in the Louvre in Paris, France. Presently, the sculpture is missing arms, as they were lost in the discovery process. The original sculpture is said to have represented me picking up an apple. The picture to the left portrays what the original sculpture is thought to have looked like. It is believed to have been created by Alexander of Antioch, and is made of marble.




I am the focus of the Temple of Aphrodite in Turkey as well. It is a breathtaking landmark, located in ancient Aphrodisias. The stadium was used as the setting for many gladiator attacks. 6,000 years before the Christian Era, the temple was thought of as a sacred place. It was the home of me, the mother goddess. The site is sizable, and looks out upon fertile fields. It includes a bathhouse, theater, market, and many other structures.