- In Greek Mythology, Adonis was the mortal lover of the Goddess Aphrodite.
The Myth
- In Greek Mythology Adonis’ mother, Myrrha, was transformed into a Myrrh tree and gave birth to Adonis.
- The infant was found by Aphrodite, and to save him, he was given to Persephone, Queen of the Underworld.
- When Adonis grew up he became a handsome mortal, causing Persephone and Aphrodite to quarrel over him.
- To resolve the issue, Zeus ordered that Adonis spend one third of the year with Persephone and one third of the year with Aphrodite.
- The last third he was free to choose who to spend it with.
- Adonis chose Aphrodite, thus spending two thirds of the year with her.
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