Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is identified with the Roman goddess Venus. Aphrodite was often depicted as a beautiful young woman, sometimes naked, and often accompanied by her son, Eros, the god of love. Aphrodite was associated with several animals, including doves, sparrows, and swans. She was also associated with certain plants, including roses, myrtles, and apples. Aphrodite was worshipped throughout the ancient Greek and Roman world, and her image was often used in art and literature.