Short Fiction · Character
Aphrodite
The Greek goddess appearing in a mythological reference.
minor
Also known as the Aphrodite
First appearance: short fiction
Aphrodite shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The white marble statue of the goddess, whose silent smile seems to answer Natasha's prayers with an eternal 'Yes.'
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse recurring and allegorical figures
- Recurring domestic characters
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- Closing
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