She Was Considered As The Patron Goddess Of Prostitutes

One of the most interesting facts about the Greek Goddess of Love is that Aphrodite was considered as the patron Goddess of prostitutes. The Aphrodite at Acrocorinth was one of the most well-known sanctuaries devoted to the goddess of love, and it was established in the early fifth century in the ancient city of Corinth. It was also reported that it drew a great number of men and slaves who were devotees of Aphrodite and came to seek the temple's services. Prostitution was prevalent in ancient Greece, particularly in port cities. The ancient city of Corinth, one of the most important headquarters of the Aphrodite religion, was known throughout the ancient world for its numerous hetairai (expensive, well-educated hired companions).

On the Acrocorinth, the city also featured a large temple devoted to the Goddess. Strabo (63 BCE–24 CE) wrote about the city. "The Temple of Aphrodite was so affluent that it had a thousand temple-slaves, courtesans, whom both men and women had consecrated to the goddess," wrote the Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian Strabo (63 BCE–24 CE). Aphrodite is also mentioned in connection with prostitution in the Greek islands of Cyprus, Cythera, and Sicily. Over the years, several successful courtesans' dedications to Aphrodite have survived.