Aphrodite Anadyomene
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Aphrodite Anadyomene is a famous representation of the Greek goddess Aphrodite rising from the sea, most notably depicted in ancient sculpture and lost paintings such as the renowned work by Apelles.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Aphrodite Anadyomene canonical | 3 |
| Aphrodite of classical Greek art | 1 |
| Birth of Aphrodite | 1 |
| Greek phrase "Aphrodite Anadyomene" meaning "Aphrodite rising up" | 1 |
| Ἀφροδίτη Ἀναδυομένη | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1300232 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aphrodite Anadyomene Context triple: [Aphrodite, epithet, Aphrodite Anadyomene]
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A.
Venus de Milo
Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek marble statue, famed for its missing arms and idealized depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, and is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of classical sculpture.
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B.
Hera Parthenos
Hera Parthenos is a cult title of the Greek goddess Hera emphasizing her aspect as a maiden or virgin, often associated with specific local worship and iconography distinct from her usual role as a married queen of the gods.
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Athena Parthenos
Athena Parthenos was a monumental chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of the goddess Athena that once stood in the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis and was considered one of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek sculpture.
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D.
Aeiparthenos (Ever-Virgin)
Aeiparthenos (Ever-Virgin) is a traditional Christian title for the Virgin Mary that emphasizes her enduring virginity before, during, and after the birth of Jesus.
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E.
Charioteer of Delphi
The Charioteer of Delphi is a renowned ancient Greek bronze statue from around 470 BCE, celebrated for its realistic detail and serene expression, and considered a masterpiece of early Classical sculpture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Aphrodite Anadyomene Target entity description: Aphrodite Anadyomene is a famous representation of the Greek goddess Aphrodite rising from the sea, most notably depicted in ancient sculpture and lost paintings such as the renowned work by Apelles.
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A.
Venus de Milo
Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek marble statue, famed for its missing arms and idealized depiction of the goddess Aphrodite, and is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of classical sculpture.
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B.
Hera Parthenos
Hera Parthenos is a cult title of the Greek goddess Hera emphasizing her aspect as a maiden or virgin, often associated with specific local worship and iconography distinct from her usual role as a married queen of the gods.
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C.
Athena Parthenos
Athena Parthenos was a monumental chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of the goddess Athena that once stood in the Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis and was considered one of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek sculpture.
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D.
Aeiparthenos (Ever-Virgin)
Aeiparthenos (Ever-Virgin) is a traditional Christian title for the Virgin Mary that emphasizes her enduring virginity before, during, and after the birth of Jesus.
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E.
Charioteer of Delphi
The Charioteer of Delphi is a renowned ancient Greek bronze statue from around 470 BCE, celebrated for its realistic detail and serene expression, and considered a masterpiece of early Classical sculpture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
art historical motif
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iconographic type ⓘ mythological representation ⓘ |
| artHistoricalPeriod |
Classical tradition
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Hellenistic period ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Greek mythology
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Hellenistic art ⓘ Roman art ⓘ |
| associatedWithDeity | Aphrodite ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin |
Ancient Greece
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linked to:
Greek Antiquity
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| depicts |
Aphrodite rising from the sea
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linked to:
Aphrodite
birth of Aphrodite ⓘ |
| documentedBy | Pliny the Elder ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
art history
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classical archaeology ⓘ |
| genderOfDeityDepicted | female ⓘ |
| genre |
mythological painting
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mythological sculpture ⓘ |
| hasEtymology | from Greek “anadyomene” meaning “rising up” ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | Ancient Greek term ⓘ |
| hasNameInGreek |
Ἀφροδίτη Ἀναδυομένη
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linked to:
Aphrodite Anadyomene
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| iconographicAttribute |
sea or shell as context
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wet hair ⓘ |
| influenced |
Renaissance depictions of Venus
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later Roman wall painting ⓘ |
| inspired | numerous Roman marble statues of Venus ⓘ |
| laterLocationOfOriginal | Rome ⓘ |
| lostOriginal | painting by Apelles for the temple of Asclepius at Cos ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Aphrodite ⓘ |
| mentionedIn | Pliny the Elder’s Natural History ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
association with sea and water
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emphasis on ideal female beauty ⓘ |
| notablyDepictedBy | Apelles ⓘ |
| notablyDepictedIn |
Roman copies of Greek originals
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ancient sculpture ⓘ lost painting by Apelles ⓘ |
| relatedMotif |
Birth of Venus iconography
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Venus Anadyomene ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
beauty
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fertility ⓘ love ⓘ sexuality ⓘ |
| typicalGesture | wringing water from her hair ⓘ |
| typicalPose | standing nude ⓘ |
| typicalSetting | emerging from the sea ⓘ |
| visualTheme | emergence and rebirth from the sea ⓘ |
| worshipContext | linked to cults of Aphrodite and sea deities ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Aphrodite Anadyomene Description of subject: Aphrodite Anadyomene is a famous representation of the Greek goddess Aphrodite rising from the sea, most notably depicted in ancient sculpture and lost paintings such as the renowned work by Apelles.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Aphrodite Anadyomene
linked to: Aphrodite Anadyomene
Venus Anadyomene
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hasEtymology
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Greek phrase "Aphrodite Anadyomene" meaning "Aphrodite rising up"
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linked to: Aphrodite Anadyomene