Origins of Aphrodite: The Sex-Positive Goddess
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
11/28/25
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Who was Aphrodite? She's often thought of as a goddess of sexuality, but there's so much more to this woman.
Which ancient civilisation was she created by? How did the early Christians react to her overt sexuality? Was she ever thought of a sex worker?
Joining Kate today is the fantastic author and historian Dr. Stephanie Budin, to introduce us to this fascinating goddess.
*TW: This episode includes references to sexual assault*
This episode was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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