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A. Goddesses and Home According to Katherine Sorrell, author of the book “Goddess at Home”, states that each goddess can add depth and meaning to the interiors and to your surroundings, even if you’re the only one who can decipher the significance hidden there. When the symbols take tangible and familiar form, they remind you a meaning every time you look at them. Look closely at each goddess and you’ll glimpse the connection of all living things. How to incorporate them into your rooms is up to you and your imagination. Outfit one room or every room to honor the private goddesses that represent your desire, ambitions, values and dreams.” (Llewellyn, 9) “Athena would have relished the computer age, with all its gadgetry and impact on every endeavor, from arts to science and math. She would also have welcomed the realms opened by the Internet, with its lightning fast communication around the globe. A computer in a desk may seem modern, but Athena wouldn’t mind. Sleek custom-designed cabinets or an antique armoire modified for office use make stylish and clever adaptations for high-tech equipment. Even the most futuristic electronics can be matched with an elegant desktop or sculptural shelf. Athena is ruled by her head not with her heart. She stands for learning for all kinds and has no time for romance.” (Llewellyn, 53) “What surroundings make you feel as though you’re falling in love? When the sense reach fever pitch, creativity sparkles and all things are possible. The bedroom is the intimate and mysterious place where we sleep, dream and make love. Aphrodite’s bedroom is a sensual cocoon. Here you can come to relax, rejuvenate and be yourself. Banish Athena’s concerns about work and Demeter attention to family and make this one room a temple to your own. Keep your Aphrodite’s realm a serene haven for love and indulgence. Someone once said that allure is half attitude and the rest is theater. If that is true, Aphrodite’s