Friday, October 7, 2011

Paphos, Cyprus

Welcome to Aphrodite's birthplace on the southern coast of Cyprus. Just find the sea stacks closest to the horizon: that's where Uranus was slain and where his mangled 'manhood' was tossed into the sea.  From the foam that erupted rose the western world's goddess of lust. I wonder if Botticelli ever saw this spot. [2004]

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  1. BEAUTIFUL! My YiaYia is a Cypriot and I would love to visit the island one day! The coastline is so majestic, especially knowing all of the "tales" it embodies!

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