ORPHIC HYMN TO GODDESS APHRODITE

A hymn dedicated to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and spiritual ascension. 

The hymn starts at 00: 36. It is a free adaptation in modern Greek. The English translation of the actual ancient text is below the video.

Ourania, of whom many sing, laughter-loving Aphrodite, sea-born, birth- giving Goddess, friend of romantic encounters which last until dawn, Holy One, who makes mortals come together at night, wily Mother of Necessity, for everything comes from You, and You have caused the Cosmos to procreate. You are Sovereign over the three realms, and You are the Origin of everything : That which is in the Sky, in the fruitful Earth and in the deep Sea, Holy attendant of Bacchus. You delight in festivity, nuptial Mother of the Erotes, oh, Seductive One, who enjoys making Love, secretive, Giver of Joy, obvious yet hidden,  aristocratic Daughter with the beautiful hair, romantic companion at the table of the Gods, Siren of Love bearing a royal staff, You give us our progeny, Lover of man, desirable One, Giver of Life. You couple mortals in unbridled necessity, and the many kinds of wild beasts are in a frenzy from Your charms of love; Come, Daughter of Cyprus, seated in the Heavens, we behold You, royal Goddess, splendid with your beautiful countenance. Whether you be on your throne in Syria, rich in frankincense, or riding through the plain on your golden chariot, or flanked by Your priests at the fruitful river of Egypt, or riding your swan-drawn carriage upon the waves of the Sea, delighting in the marine creatures as they dance about in circles. You rejoice in the dark-eyed Nymphs of the Earth as they lightly leap upon the sandy beaches of the sea shore. Or when seated in Cyprus, oh Queen and Nurturer, where Your blessings are invoked by maidens and unwedded Nymphs throughout the year ; They sing for You, Blessed One, and immortal holy Adhonis, come, Happy Goddess, who is so ineffably beautiful, for I summon you with pure words and devout soul.