Many ancient Greeks worshipped Gods and Goddesses of many types. There was Zeus as the ruler of all gods, Apollo, the sun god, and many more. But perhaps the most important one is the Goddess of Love. Her name was Aphrodite, and she by far had more people in her temple than any other God or Goddess.
             Greeks from all over would go to her temple to pray for love and devotion. She also had many admirers who would rather have had her in lust, than love. Aphrodite was a very beautiful Goddess. She was said to have risen to from the sea foam. When Zeus blew life into her, she was told that she must choose a husband. All the many Gods threw gifts and promises of riches and powers. She nonchalantly excused them but secretly loving all the attention. Then Hera, in all her wisdom (yea, right) told Hephaestus to tell Aphrodite that "He would be a good husband for her because he isn't home that much." They were married that night.
             Of course, this meant Aphrodite had many "encounters" with other Gods. The most famous lover than she had was Ares, who was later said to be her actual husband. Also on her list of men was Zeus, and it is even said that Hermes got in on the action. However, these are all myths. However, Aphrodite was involved in one of the greatest "Myths" of all times, according to ancient Greeks.
             It is said that the reason the Trojan War was started is all over a feud and a bribe. Eris, the Goddess of discord, threw a golden apple into the middle of the reception of the wedding between King Peleus and Thetis, a sea nymph. On the apple was written "To the fairest." Three Goddesses claimed that the apple belonged to them; Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena. The three of them asked Zeus to judge which one of them was the fairest, but being smart for once, he said "Uh, how about not." So the three of them got Paris, a weak and pitiful prince to judge. Each one offered him a bribe, ...