# Aphrodite — The Tour character guide

> Aphrodite in The Tour by Louis Couperus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Aphrodite, Aphrodite Arsinoe

**First appearance:** 0013-xii

## Who they are

Goddess of love, referenced in art and worship.

## Relationships

### [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus)

_romantic_

Aphrodite is Publius Lucius Sabinus's former lover, now using her charms to manipulate him for her own ends.

### [Publius Lucius Sabinus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/characters/publius_lucius_sabinus)

_romantic_

Aphrodite is Publius Lucius Sabinus's former lover, now using her charms to manipulate him for her own ends.

## In the story

### [The Festival of Serapis at Canopus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tour_se/chapters/viii)

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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