14/05/2024
The mother of modern day chancla
Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess, was the first known mother to discipline her child by employing a sandal for punishment.
The tradition of mothers using a sandal to discipline their unruly children, as depicted with Aphrodite and Eros in ancient Greek art, has persisted across cultures. This motif, seen in a vase from 360 BC at the Taranto Archaeological Museum, illustrates Aphrodite threatening Eros with her sandal. Eros, the god of love, is often depicted misbehaving in Greek mythology, prompting his mother's disciplinary action. Similar scenes, such as Aphrodite fending off Pan with her sandal, can be found in other ancient Greek artworks, highlighting the enduring theme of maternal discipline.
