The Tour · Character
Aphrodite
Goddess of love, referenced in art and worship.
minor
Also known as The Aphrodite, Aphrodite Arsinoe
First appearance: xii
Aphrodite's tie to Publius Lucius Sabinus is one of the pressures that moves The Tour—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The silver statue of Aphrodite on the barge's prow, with incense burning before it, and the temple of Aphrodite Arsinoe is sighted.
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With Publius Lucius Sabinus (romantic): Aphrodite is Publius Lucius Sabinus's former lover, now using her charms to manipulate him for her own ends. With Publius Lucius Sabinus (romantic): Aphrodite is Publius Lucius…
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See Aphrodite in xiiCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Mythological and Divine Figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the narrative reaches its dramatic climax because Lucius experiences a profound emotional and…
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- Publius Lucius Sabinus
romantic · ambivalent
Aphrodite is Publius Lucius Sabinus's former lover, now using her charms to manipulate… How this plays out →
- Publius Lucius Sabinus
romantic · ambivalent
Aphrodite is Publius Lucius Sabinus's former lover, now using her charms to manipulate… How this plays out →
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See Aphrodite in xiiIn the story
Aphrodite appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Aphrodite in xii