The image of a naked Aphrodite, on the new biometric passports raises concerns of Cypriot diplomats fear that it may generate reactions in some Muslim countries.
The newspaper Phileleftheros, diplomats were offended by not having been consulted in advance by the Ministry of Interior on the use of the holographic image of the naked goddess.
Aphrodite, usually appearing quite naked, is considered a symbol of Cyprus, the Mediterranean island where, according to mythology, she was born. The image used in the passports is that of a statue of the goddess in the nude, on display at the Museum of Nicosia.
The newspaper Phileleftheros, diplomats were offended by not having been consulted in advance by the Ministry of Interior on the use of the holographic image of the naked goddess.
Aphrodite, usually appearing quite naked, is considered a symbol of Cyprus, the Mediterranean island where, according to mythology, she was born. The image used in the passports is that of a statue of the goddess in the nude, on display at the Museum of Nicosia.
The Dispatch
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