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}}'''Pisces Aphrodite''' (魚座のアフロディーテ, ''Pisukesu no Afurodīte'') is one of [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Athena Athena] [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Gold_Saints Gold Saints].
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'''Pisces Aphrodite''' (魚座のアフロディーテ, ''Pisukesu no Afurodīte'') is one of [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Athena Athena] [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Gold_Saints Gold Saints].
==Personality and background==
==Personality and background==
Pisces Aphrodite is the last of the Gold Saints introduced by [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Kurumada Kurumada] in his manga, formally presented in vol.11. Aphrodite was a Saint famous not only because of his incredible, mesmerizing beauty, but also for his reputation as one of the strongest among the 88 Saints.
Pisces Aphrodite is the last of the Gold Saints introduced by [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Kurumada Kurumada] in his manga, formally presented in vol.11. Aphrodite was a Saint famous not only because of his incredible, mesmerizing beauty, but also for his reputation as one of the strongest among the 88 Saints.
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Some casual fans believe Aphrodite is a female because of his name. In the French, European Spanish -first dubbing- and Chinese dubbing of the anime adaptation, he is voiced by a female actress
Some casual fans believe Aphrodite is a female because of his name. In the French, European Spanish -first dubbing- and Chinese dubbing of the anime adaptation, he is voiced by a female actress
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==Plot (<span style="font-size:16px;">Episode G)</span>==
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==Chronology (<span style="font-size:16px;">Episode G)</span>==
[[File:AfrocolorG3.jpg|thumb|left]]After the Titans' gate is discovered, the Pope sends him to cover the entrance of the Time Labyrinth with his deadly roses so none may cross it. Aphrodite saves the defenceless Leo Aiolia from the attacks of the followers of the Titans. After an argument between the two Gold Saints, since Aiolia was against Aphrodite's bloodlust, the Giant Anthrakma Zugylos (Ruby Iron) appears. Aphrodite saves Aiolia from Zugylos's deadly mace and kills the Giant. He returns to Sanctuary afterwards, leaving behind a carpet of vines and roses at the exit of that world to prevent an invasion on Sanctuary
[[File:AfrocolorG3.jpg|thumb|left]]After the Titans' gate is discovered, the Pope sends him to cover the entrance of the Time Labyrinth with his deadly roses so none may cross it. Aphrodite saves the defenceless Leo Aiolia from the attacks of the followers of the Titans. After an argument between the two Gold Saints, since Aiolia was against Aphrodite's bloodlust, the Giant Anthrakma Zugylos (Ruby Iron) appears. Aphrodite saves Aiolia from Zugylos's deadly mace and kills the Giant. He returns to Sanctuary afterwards, leaving behind a carpet of vines and roses at the exit of that world to prevent an invasion on Sanctuary
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==Plot (86)==
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==Chronology (86)==
===The Sanctuary saga===
===The Sanctuary saga===
Pisces Aphrodite faces the last two Bronze Saints remaining: [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pegasus_Seiya Pegasus Seiya] and Andromeda Shun. Shun stated that he would hold Aphrodite off, while Seiya manages to pass through the temple. Aphrodite laughs and tells Shun that even if Seiya passes through the temple, between it and the [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pope Pope]'s hall, lies the garden of Royal Demon Roses, and because Seiya has to traverse it, he would eventually lose his senses and die. As the two engaged in battle, Aphrodite stated that he was the Gold Saint who attacked Andromeda Island and killed Shun's master, [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Cepheus_Daidalos Cepheus Daidalos]. Having been told of this by his friend [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Chameleon_Jun%C3%A9 Chameleon Juné], the shy Andromeda Saint had vowed beforehand to defeat the man who killed his beloved master.
Pisces Aphrodite faces the last two Bronze Saints remaining: [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pegasus_Seiya Pegasus Seiya] and Andromeda Shun. Shun stated that he would hold Aphrodite off, while Seiya manages to pass through the temple. Aphrodite laughs and tells Shun that even if Seiya passes through the temple, between it and the [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pope Pope]'s hall, lies the garden of Royal Demon Roses, and because Seiya has to traverse it, he would eventually lose his senses and die. As the two engaged in battle, Aphrodite stated that he was the Gold Saint who attacked Andromeda Island and killed Shun's master, [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Cepheus_Daidalos Cepheus Daidalos]. Having been told of this by his friend [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Chameleon_Jun%C3%A9 Chameleon Juné], the shy Andromeda Saint had vowed beforehand to defeat the man who killed his beloved master.
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Aphrodite showed no intention to do so, and prepared his strongest attack, the ''Bloody Rose''. Shun was forced to counter with his final attack Nebula Storm, and ended the battle by killing Aphrodite, but not without being struck in the center of his heart by the Bloody Rose, falling into a near-death state. The Bloody Rose was true to its name as it was draining all the blood from Shun's heart. It was not until the start of the [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Poseidon_arc?action=edit&redlink=1 Poseidon arc] (and in the anime-only Asgard arc) that he was nursed back to health.
Aphrodite showed no intention to do so, and prepared his strongest attack, the ''Bloody Rose''. Shun was forced to counter with his final attack Nebula Storm, and ended the battle by killing Aphrodite, but not without being struck in the center of his heart by the Bloody Rose, falling into a near-death state. The Bloody Rose was true to its name as it was draining all the blood from Shun's heart. It was not until the start of the [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Poseidon_arc?action=edit&redlink=1 Poseidon arc] (and in the anime-only Asgard arc) that he was nursed back to health.
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==Plot (Hades Arc)==
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==Chronology (OAVs Hades)==
The deceased Gold Saints were revived as Specters by the power of Hades, and, led by the Specter of the former Pope, Aries Shion, they were sent to Sanctuary to assassinate Athena. In the first Temple, Shion was stopped by Aries Mu. Shion orders Cancer Deathmask and Pisces Aphrodite to defeat Mu so they could continue their mission. However, neither Gold Saint was able to defeat the Aries Gold Saint and Mu quickly banishes Deathmask and Aphrodite with his Starlight Extinction. Giving the expression to be killed (In reality Mu send them both to Hades castle) Since the start, neither Deathmask nor Aphrodite were using their true power as it was not their intention to kill Mu.
The deceased Gold Saints were revived as Specters by the power of Hades, and, led by the Specter of the former Pope, Aries Shion, they were sent to Sanctuary to assassinate Athena. In the first Temple, Shion was stopped by Aries Mu. Shion orders Cancer Deathmask and Pisces Aphrodite to defeat Mu so they could continue their mission. However, neither Gold Saint was able to defeat the Aries Gold Saint and Mu quickly banishes Deathmask and Aphrodite with his Starlight Extinction. Giving the expression to be killed (In reality Mu send them both to Hades castle) Since the start, neither Deathmask nor Aphrodite were using their true power as it was not their intention to kill Mu.
Back in Hades' castle, both Gold Saints decide to defeat Hades themselfs but are interrupted by Wyvern Radamanthys. There with just 10% of their cosmos (Due to Hades barrier that reduces all none specter power level) Are easily defeated and sent back to the underworld.
Back in Hades' castle, both Gold Saints decide to defeat Hades themselfs but are interrupted by Wyvern Radamanthys. There with just 10% of their cosmos (Due to Hades barrier that reduces all none specter power level) Are easily defeated and sent back to the underworld.
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In the final gathering of the 12 Gold Saints at the Wailing Wall, Aphrodite's spirit and the Gold Cloth of Pisces appeared to help open the gateway to Elysion, where Hades' true body lies. After this, his spirit and Cosmo disappeared, and all that was evident of him was the Pisces Gold Cloth which remained.
In the final gathering of the 12 Gold Saints at the Wailing Wall, Aphrodite's spirit and the Gold Cloth of Pisces appeared to help open the gateway to Elysion, where Hades' true body lies. After this, his spirit and Cosmo disappeared, and all that was evident of him was the Pisces Gold Cloth which remained.
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==Power and abilities==
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==Techniques and abilities==
[[File:Casa20Piscis2028.jpg|thumb|190px|Aphrodite performing ''Bloody Rose'']]Having mastered the 7th sense, Aphrodite is fully capable of using the plenty of his Cosmo energy. This allows him to move and attack at the speed of light. As every Saint, he also possess some degree of psychic power that allows him to use abilities like telekinesis and telepathy (both implied, since he was never showed using any of those). At the end of the Hades' arc, it is hinted that Aphrodite was able to use the 8th sense as well, allowing his soul to move freely on the underworld without being subject to its laws.
[[File:Casa20Piscis2028.jpg|thumb|190px|Aphrodite performing ''Bloody Rose'']]Having mastered the 7th sense, Aphrodite is fully capable of using the plenty of his Cosmo energy. This allows him to move and attack at the speed of light. As every Saint, he also possess some degree of psychic power that allows him to use abilities like telekinesis and telepathy (both implied, since he was never showed using any of those). At the end of the Hades' arc, it is hinted that Aphrodite was able to use the 8th sense as well, allowing his soul to move freely on the underworld without being subject to its laws.
In Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, it is revealed that the Pisces Saint is immune to poisons due to the fact they live close to the garden of royal demon roses after the Pisces Temple. It is also revealed that the immense beauty of the Pisces Saints have an important function: it mesmerizes the enemies during battle. Even so, Aphrodite's main power remains on his ability to manipulate his Cosmo energy in order to create different kinds of roses that he can freely brandish. Using this ability, he can perform the following techniques:
In Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, it is revealed that the Pisces Saint is immune to poisons due to the fact they live close to the garden of royal demon roses after the Pisces Temple. It is also revealed that the immense beauty of the Pisces Saints have an important function: it mesmerizes the enemies during battle. Even so, Aphrodite's main power remains on his ability to manipulate his Cosmo energy in order to create different kinds of roses that he can freely brandish. Using this ability, he can perform the following techniques:
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*Royal Demon Rose (ロイヤルデモンローズ, ''roiyaru demon rōzu''): Aphrodite uses red roses as a projectile. When struck by the thorns on the roses or smelling their fragrance, the target would be poisoned until they slowly lost their 5 senses and fell into a sweet aroma of death. The red roses can also create a dense red mist to cover the entire place and hide his position.
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*'''''Royal Demon Rose (ロイヤルデモンローズ, roiyaru demon rōzu):''''' Aphrodite uses red roses as a projectile. When struck by the thorns on the roses or smelling their fragrance, the target would be poisoned until they slowly lost their 5 senses and fell into a sweet aroma of death. The red roses can also create a dense red mist to cover the entire place and hide his position.
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*Piranhan Rose (ピラニアンローズ, ''piranian rōzu''): Aphrodite uses black roses as a projectile. Upon impact, they can break anything within their reach. The power of this technique is high enough to reduce to dust a Bronze Cloth recently strengthened by Aries Mu.
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*'''''Piranhan Rose (ピラニアンローズ, piranian rōzu):''''' Aphrodite uses black roses as a projectile. Upon impact, they can break anything within their reach. The power of this technique is high enough to reduce to dust a Bronze Cloth recently strengthened by Aries Mu.
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*Bloody Rose (ブラッディローズ , ''buraddi rōzu''): Aphrodite uses one or more white roses as a projectile. It strikes at the opponent's chest, and drains all blood from their heart. As the white rose draws blood, it eventually becomes red. This is Aphrodite's strongest attack. A single rose is enough to kill a giant of many feet of height in few seconds. Apparently, the rose seeks the heart of the enemy, so is not possible to avoid it. The only way to escape from this attack is to destroy the rose itself or try to shield oneself from it, albeit the rose showed enough penetrating power to break even a Gold Cloth.
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*'''''Bloody Rose (ブラッディローズ , buraddi rōzu):''''' Aphrodite uses one or more white roses as a projectile. It strikes at the opponent's chest, and drains all blood from their heart. As the white rose draws blood, it eventually becomes red. This is Aphrodite's strongest attack. A single rose is enough to kill a giant of many feet of height in few seconds. Apparently, the rose seeks the heart of the enemy, so is not possible to avoid it. The only way to escape from this attack is to destroy the rose itself or try to shield oneself from it, albeit the rose showed enough penetrating power to break even a Gold Cloth.
In Saint Seiya Episode G, Aphrodite is able to create and manipulate large rose's vines. So far, he used them to refrain and strangle his targets, create massive vine blades and to create defensive cocoons to protect and heal his or another person's body (through his Cosmo energy).
In Saint Seiya Episode G, Aphrodite is able to create and manipulate large rose's vines. So far, he used them to refrain and strangle his targets, create massive vine blades and to create defensive cocoons to protect and heal his or another person's body (through his Cosmo energy).
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The temple he guarded was known both in manga and the anime adaptation as SouGyoKyuu, the "Temple of the Twin Fish".
The temple he guarded was known both in manga and the anime adaptation as SouGyoKyuu, the "Temple of the Twin Fish".
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==Previous Incarnations==
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==Predecessor and successor==
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In the 18th century, the Pisces Saint was known as [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pisces_Albafica Pisces Albafica].
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===Predecessor===
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'''''Main Article:''''' [[Pisces Cardinale]]
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His physique is identical to Aphrodite and he also uses the same roses as weapons.
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===Successor===
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'''''Main Article:''''' [[Pisces Amor]]
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Albafica appears only in the sidestory Saint Seiya Lost Canvas. The status of this side-story as canon is unknown.
==Notes==
==Notes==
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*Although [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pisces_Albafica Pisces Albafica] was the only [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pisces_Saint Pisces Saint] to be shown using the "Crimson Thorn", it's possible that Aphrodite had this ability as well, but wouldn't want to use such technique.
*Although [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pisces_Albafica Pisces Albafica] was the only [http://saintseiya.wikia.com/wiki/Pisces_Saint Pisces Saint] to be shown using the "Crimson Thorn", it's possible that Aphrodite had this ability as well, but wouldn't want to use such technique.
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==Setteis==
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==Gallery==
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M33.jpg|Action Figure from Bandai
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M34.jpg|Action Figure Gold Pisces Armor Cloth by Bandai
M34.jpg|Action Figure Gold Pisces Armor Cloth by Bandai