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Aphrodite's Rock
[ August 8th, 2007 ] [ Permalink ]
Petra tou Romiou, a rock off the shore along the main road from Paphos to Limassol, has been regarded since ancient times as the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and fertility. According to ancient tradition, Aphrodite was born from the waves on the site off the coast of Cyprus.
Petra tou Romiou means "the Rock of the Greek" and does not refer to Aphrodite but to another myth, that of the Byzantine hero Dighenis who threw the rocks at pirates to protect his lady.
Seaside View
The road passes next to the coast and offers a few stops with nice panorama view to the sea.
© Photo - P. Matanski
Under-road Tunnel
From the parking, next to the cafeteria, you may go through a small tunnel under the road and to reach the beach.
© Photo - P. Matanski
Aphrodite's Rock
It is not clear which one is the "Aphrodite's Rock". There are too many rocks around. But one thing is sure, the location in correct.
© Photo - P. Matanski
Cult of Aphrodite
Women still practice the cult. They continue to tie white threads and fabrics to get more sexual power.
© Photo - P. Matanski