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Roman mythology: goddess of loveMore commonly, Venus refers to the 2nd planet closest to the sun.
- In Roman mythology, Venus is the counterpart to the Greek Aphrodite.
- Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt's death,
And therefore have I little talk'd of love,
For Venus smiles not in a house of tears.William Shakespeare -- Romeo and Juliet - Every time I see a female nude, such as the Venus in my art history book, I go into ecstasy.Anne Frank -- The Diary of a Young Girl
- He also brought back sacks of gypsum, and Mom mixed it with water to make Venus de Milo sculptures from a rubber cast she ordered through the mail.Jeannette Walls -- The Glass Castle
- Our house was filled with stuff: papers, books, tools, lumber, paintings, art supplies, and statues of Venus de Milo painted all different colors.Jeannette Walls -- The Glass Castle
- Speak to my gossip Venus one fair word,William Shakespeare -- Romeo and Juliet
Venus = goddess of love in Roman mythology
Venus = goddess of love in Roman mythology
Venus = goddess of love in Roman mythology
Venus = goddess of love in Roman mythology
Venus = goddess of love in Roman mythology
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