Why is Cyprus known as the " Island of Aphrodite"?

Question

Why is Cyprus known as the " Island of Aphrodite"?

Answer 1

is mythological history , Aphrodite born  in Cyprus

Answer 2

Because Aphrodite was born in Cyprus.

"Foam-arisen" Aphrodite was born of the sea foam near Paphos, Cyprus after Cronus cut off Ouranos' genitals and threw them behind him into the sea, while the Erinyes (Furies) emerged from the drops of blood. Hesiod's Theogony described that the genitals "were carried over the sea a long time, and white foam arose from the immortal flesh; with it a girl grew" to become Aphrodite.

First she passed from the island of Kythera but then she went to Cyprus where she was born.

According to the myth , this is the exact place where Aphrodite arose from the sea :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra_Tou_R...

Answer 3

The ancient Cypriots worshipped the goddess Aphrodite, and you'll find evidence of her temples and sanctuaries all over the island. Cyprus tourism has created the Aphrodite Cultural Route, so you can discover these wonderful places at your leisure if you hire a car. Have fun!

Answer 4

Because she was known to have been born out of the foams of Cyprus naked with nothing but her long blonde hair covering her body. There is a famous beach in Cyprus in which Aphrodite was mythologically known to be born from. I forgot the name though.