f Troy, and died of his wound. Acida′lia [Acidalia], a name given to Venus , from a fountain in Bœotia. A′cis [Acis]. A Sici

′des [Ades], see Hades. Ado′nis [Adonis], the beautiful attendant of Venus , who held her train. He was killed by a boar, and

of Venus, who held her train. He was killed by a boar, and turned by Venus into an anemone. “Even as the sun with purple-co

me of one of the Harpies. Æne′as [Æneas] was the son of Anchises and Venus . He was one of the few great captains who escaped

a [Ambrosia] were Bacchanalian festivals. Ami′ca [Ami′ca], a name of Venus . Amphi′on [Amphion] was the son of Jupiter and A

k and was about to be devoured by a sea-monster. Anem′one [Anemone]. Venus changed Adonis into this flower. Angero′nia [Ang

zed him to death. An′teros [Anteros], one of the two Cupids, sons of Venus . Antic′lea [Anticlea], the mother of Ulysses. A

eek word signifying deceit. Aph′rodi′te [Aphrodite], a Greek name of Venus . Apis, a name given to Jupiter by the inhabitant

is most famous son was Actæon. Arma′ta [Armata], one of the names of Venus , given to her by Spartan women. Ar′temis [Artemi

s’s ears, see Midas. Astar′te [Astarte], one of the Eastern names of Venus . Aste′ria [Asteria], daughter of Cæus, was carri

o were defeated should be slain. Hippomenes, however, with the aid of Venus , was successful. That goddess gave him three gold

es so called. Battle, see Valhalla. Bear, see Calisto. Beauty, see Venus . Bees, see Mellona. Belisa′ma [Belisama], a god

its and every good allowed.” Pope. Ces′tus [Cestus], the girdle of Venus , which excited irresistible affection. Cha′os [C

o drink at one of their streamlets. Clu′aci′na [Cluacina]. A name of Venus , given to her at the time of the reconciliation o

anymede. Cu′pid [Cupid], the god of love, was the son of Jupiter and Venus . He is represented as a naked, winged boy, with a

ws, and a torch. When he grew up to be a man he married Psyche. “For Venus did but boast one only son, And rosy Cupid was th

ng. Cy′press [Cypress], see Cyparissus. Cy′pria [Cypria]. A name of Venus , because she was worshiped in the island of Cypru

was worshiped in the island of Cyprus. Cyth′era [Cythera]. A name of Venus , from the island to which she was wafted in the s

f given to the same horses as food. Dio′ne [Dione]. A poetic name of Venus . Diony′sia [Dionysia] were festivals in honor of

reby hoping to make his name immortal. Eryc′ina [Erycina]. A name of Venus , from Mount Eryx in Sicily. Erythre′os [Erythreo

from the city of Gnossus, in Crete. Goat, see Iphigenia, Mendes, and Venus . Goat′s Feet, see Capripedes. Golden Apple, see

thereon were turned into stone. Graces, The, were the attendants of Venus . Their names were, Aglaia, so called from her bea

western winds.” Virgil. Hermi′one [Hermione], daughter of Mars and Venus , who was turned into a serpent, and allowed to li

d away by Pyrrhus, the son of Achilles. He′ro [Hero]. A priestess of Venus , with whom Leander was so enamored that he swam a

see Neptune. Horses, see Hippona. Horten′sis [Hortensis], a name of Venus , because she looked after plants and flowers in g

ymen], the Grecian god of marriage, was either the son of Bacchus and Venus , or, as some say, of Apollo and one of the Muses.

s sometimes so called, in Cyprus, in which there is a grove sacred to Venus . Ida′lia [Idalia]. A name of Venus, from Mount I

which there is a grove sacred to Venus. Ida′lia [Idalia]. A name of Venus , from Mount Idalus, in Cyprus, in which there is

us, from Mount Idalus, in Cyprus, in which there is a grove sacred to Venus . Impera′tor [Imperator] was a name of Jupiter, g

or heroes, King of Argos. Incendiary, see Erostratus. Incense, see Venus . In′cubus [Incubus]. A Roman name of Pan, meanin

omen. In the competition for the celebrated Golden Apple, which Juno, Venus , and Minerva each claimed as the fairest among th

the goddesses, Juno was much displeased when Paris gave the apple to Venus . The goddess is generally represented riding in a

object of the goddess’ constant persecution. Laughter, see Momus and Venus . Lau′rel [Laurel], see Daphne. Laver′na [Lavern

lant. Lo′tus-Plant [Lotus-Plant], see Lotis. Love, see Cupid, Eros, Venus . Lu′cian [Lucian]. The impersonation of folly, c

. March 24, Bellona’s Day. See Bellona. Mari′na [Marina]. A name of Venus , meaning sea-foam, from her having been formed fr

o, Jugatinus. Mars, the god of war, was the son of Jupiter and Juno. Venus was his favorite goddess, and among their childre

nning thief, for he stole the bow and quiver of Apollo, the girdle of Venus , the trident of Neptune, the tools of Vulcan, and

the first mortal female. Vulcan made her of clay, and gave her life. Venus gave her beauty; and the art of captivating was b

it rank among the wonders of the world. Pa′phia [Paphia], a name of Venus . Pap′remis [Papremis]. The Egyptian Mars. Par′c

y, the contestants were reduced to three, Juno, Pallas (Minerva), and Venus ; but Jove himself could not make these three agre

ering all sorts of bribes. Juno offered him power, Pallas wisdom, and Venus promised him the most beautiful woman in the worl

the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris gave the golden apple to Venus . Soon after this episode Priam owned Paris as his

Pha′on [Phaon]. A boatman of Mitylene, in Lesbos, who received from Venus a box of ointment, with which, when he anointed h

. Pi′tho [Pitho], the goddess of Persuasion, daughter of Mercury and Venus . She is sometimes referred to under the name of S

e guardian of gardens and god of natural reproduction, was the son of Venus and Bacchus. “Priapus could not half describe th

ried, but he made such a beautiful statue of a goddess that he begged Venus to give it life. His request being granted, Pygma

eju′piter [Vejupiter], see Vejovis. Vengeance, see Nemesis. Ve′nus [ Venus ]. The goddess of beauty, and mother of love. She

h Adonis, a beautiful youth, who was killed when hunting a wild boar. Venus indirectly caused the Trojan War, for, when the g

golden apple inscribed “To the fairest,” Paris adjudged the apple to Venus , and she inspired him with love for Helen, wife o

he Greeks pursued and besieged the city (see Helen, Paris, and Troy). Venus is mentioned by the classic poets under the names

Cupids and the Graces. Verti′cor′dia [Verticordia]. A Roman name of Venus , signifying the power of love to change the hard-

t he broke his leg, and was lame forever after. Vulcan was married to Venus . He is supposed to have formed Pandora out of cla

st beautiful creature in the world. They would say she is fairer than Venus herself. Though Venus was a goddess, she was just

all goddesses, and if any mortal was pronounced to be as fair as she, Venus was so jealous, that she was offended at those wh

equal her. Psyche’s parents were wrong to compare their daughter with Venus , but Psyche was perfectly innocent, and did not d

serve to be punished for the folly of her father and mother; however, Venus resolved to bring some misfortune upon the young

e world, and she shall dislike him, and he shall make her miserable.” Venus had a son called Cupid. He was the god who made y

irl love the most ill-looking, disagreeable man that can be imagined. Venus one day called to her the god of love, and said,

ust loathe and hate him, and be very wretched.” It seems by this that Venus was a malignant spiteful goddess, who could pleas

direct me.” Cupid then proceeded to relate to the god the commands of Venus concerning Psyche, and his desire to possess her

the Naiades came forth from their grottoes to look at her. As soon as Venus saw her son, after his return from earth, she per

hither, as offerings to thee. Have compassion upon me; the implacable Venus pursues me in her anger; hide me, I entreat thee,

goddess, she begged to be granted an asylum from the persecutions of Venus . Juno heard her and replied. “I am sorry, unhappy

plied. “I am sorry, unhappy Psyche, to reject thy prayer. I know that Venus is wrong, thus to afflict thee; but she is my dau

e should die of despair; but after a moment she indulged a hope, that Venus herself might relent, and she resolved to throw h

ess. She proceeded to a shrine of the goddess, and there invoked her. Venus instantly appeared, and Psyche protested to her,

he immortals. She hoped she might receive pardon and favour from her. Venus was inflexible; all the contrition of Psyche coul

e saw her depart with some little satisfaction. The beautiful eyes of Venus were just fixed upon her with a most vengeful exp

ned to her; that if gods persecuted, mortals could not save her; when Venus again appeared. She struck Psyche several blows,

together. At sight of this heap, “I command thee,” said the imperious Venus to Psyche, “to separate the different articles wh

u failest to accomplish this task, thou shalt die!” Having said this, Venus left Psyche to her impracticable labour. As Psych

this, Venus left Psyche to her impracticable labour. As Psyche, when Venus had left her alone, stood looking at the enormous

llotted to Psyche, and in half the time allowed to her, completed it. Venus , at the time appointed, came to the granary, and

ou another, in which you may find it more difficult to procure help.” Venus then leading the way from the bam to the open air

air, commanded Psyche to follow. When they were advanced a few steps, Venus pointed to a high mountain, which lay before them

nd in a short time she obtained the lock of wool, and presented it to Venus . This did not satisfy her persecutor; she next co

the queen of love. ——— One further trial was all that the relentless Venus could think of inflicting upon her. “Behold me, c

d say to the queen of that gloomy region, — Proserpine, the celestial Venus demands of thee a cosmetic that shall revive the

Styx, twice without pay, and she might have presented the cosmetic to Venus without difficulty, had not Psyche committed a sl

ned the box that Proserpine had given her to renew the faded bloom of Venus , must contain some curious substance which she ha

he gods ever opposed his sovereign will,) that they should be united. Venus was not much pleased with this decision, but she

diction was pronounced upon them. The festivity ended in a dance, and Venus was the gayest of the gay. Conversation: Mothe

ught men how to cultivate the ground. Ann. And who was the malignant Venus that persecuted Psyche. Mother. She was perhaps

teon.                                   “Harmonia, born Of lovely Venus , gave to Cadmus’ love Ino and Semele: and, fair o

Elton’s Hesiod. Cadmus married Harmonia, the daughter of Mars and Venus , and they lived happily together. They had one so

ursuit to the verge of a precipice, from which she fell into the sea. Venus pitied poor Ino and her child, and she besought N

. And, now, who was Lucifer? Mother. Lucifer is a name of the planet Venus , when she rises before the sun, and is called the

ve him the hand of the fair princess Harmonia, a daughter of Mars and Venus , in marriage. Cadmus, the founder of Thebes, is s

of night, Goddess excellently bright.” Ben Jonson. Chapter VII: Venus The Birth of Venus Venus (Dione, Aphrodi

ently bright.” Ben Jonson. Chapter VII: Venus The Birth of Venus Venus (Dione, Aphrodite, Cytherea), the godde

ht.” Ben Jonson. Chapter VII: Venus The Birth of Venus Venus (Dione, Aphrodite, Cytherea), the goddess of beau

ved.” Tennyson. This hasty and somewhat primitive toilet completed, Venus and her followers set out for Mount Olympus, and

arts; but, although they one and all expressed a desire to marry her, Venus scornfully rejected their proposals. Even the kin

enly council. This compulsory union was anything but a happy one; for Venus never showed any affection for, her deformed cons

owed.” Longfellow. Several beautiful children were born to Mars and Venus . Hermione, or Harmonia, their daughter, married C

, with gauzy wings and roguish, dimpled face. Alarmed for his health, Venus consulted Themis, who oracularly replied, “Love c

d his childish form and mischievous habits. The Story of Adonis Venus , however, did not lavish all her love upon Mars,

nis, a bold young hunter, whose rash pursuit of dangerous game caused Venus many anxious alarms. In vain she besought him to

.” Bion ( Mrs. Browning’s tr.). Dying Adonis. Michael Angelo. Venus ran straight to the scene of his tragic death, ru

th her to mourn the beloved youth. “Her loss the Loves deplore: Woe, Venus , woe! Adonis is no more.” Bion ( Elton’s tr.).

e place where pure and virtuous mortals enjoyed an eternity of bliss. Venus , still inconsolable, shed countless tears, which,

ses. “As many drops as from Adonis bled, So many tears the sorrowing Venus shed: For every drop on earth a flower there grow

dread gates, and calls me forth Across the gulf.” Lewis Morris. Venus and Anchises The Goddess of Beauty also loved

ming young priestess. Just at the time a solemn festival in honour of Venus was to be celebrated at Sestus, to which all the

saw the young priestess, whose charms far surpassed all descriptions. Venus , as has already been stated, was always deeply in

aloft to guide him safely across the sea. Then only he departed. Venus . Capitol, Rome. Night came on; darkness stole ove

t the wave — What is the peril fond hearts will not brave!” Landon. Venus , from the top of “many-peaked Olympus,” smilingly

wrung their tender hearts; and their continuous sighs finally touched Venus , who prepared to give them her aid. Thanks to thi

unavailing, and in her despair at his hard-heartedness, she implored Venus to punish him by making him suffer the pangs of u

es in valleys and forests,     Repeating your ultimate word.” Saxe. Venus alone had not forgotten poor Echo’s last passiona

latea, and, deeming it too beautiful to remain inanimate; he besought Venus to give it life, stating that he wished a wife ju

obdurate bachelor, and had frequently declared he would never marry, Venus was delighted to see him at last a victim of the

the Goddess of Beauty, and offered to pay homage to her instead of to Venus . Offended by this proposal, which Psyche had good

ended by this proposal, which Psyche had good sense enough to refuse, Venus resolved to demonstrate forcibly to that benighte

vowing he would never harm such innocence and beauty. Morning dawned. Venus , who had expected to see the sun illumine her riv

at very morning that he was having a wound in his shoulder dressed by Venus : so she advised Psyche to go to the Goddess of Be

advice, and having succeeded in her endeavour to enter the service of Venus , she laboured early and late to satisfy her exact

e not been aided by all the beasts and insects, who loved her dearly. Venus repeatedly tested her fidelity and endurance, and

bled deities, who all promised to be present at the nuptial ceremony. Venus even, forgetting all her former envy, welcomed th

outh’d prophet dreaming.” Keats. One of the latest myths concerning Venus is that of Berenice, who, fearing for her beloved

the stars, there to shine for ever in memory of her wifely sacrifice. Venus , goddess of beauty, is represented either entirel

young lovers were ever those which found most favour in her sight. “ Venus loves the whispers     Of plighted youth and maid

ervious to softer emotions, and passionately returned the devotion of Venus , who bore him three beautiful children, — Harmoni

efused even his addresses, Jupiter bestowed upon him the fair hand of Venus and sent her and her mischievous train of Loves a

uch a peerless bride, Hippomenes forgot to pay the promised thanks to Venus , for which offence he and his wife were severely

rize; but one by one each claimant withdrew except Juno, Minerva, and Venus , who hotly disputed for its possession. Juno decl

the beauty of wisdom and knowledge far surpassed external charms; and Venus smiled, and archly requested to be informed who m

. But all Minerva’s and Juno’s charms and bribes were forgotten when Venus , in her magic cestus, appeared before the judge.

ful simplicity was the result of much thought, for we are told that “ Venus oft with anxious care Adjusted twice a single hai

consign’d To her soft hand the fruit of burnished rind; And foam-born Venus grasp’d the graceful meed, Of war, of evil war, t

time, watched for a suitable opportunity to avenge themselves; while Venus , triumphant, and anxious to redeem her promise, d

e for their past neglect by granting his every wish. Still advised by Venus , Paris soon expressed a desire to sail for Greece

entertaining his princely guest. During his absence, Paris, urged by Venus , courted Helen so successfully that she finally c

the wooded heights of Mount Ida; but in the very midst of the fight, Venus , seeing her favourite about to succumb, suddenly

from general destruction. Unconscious of coming danger, Æneas, son of Venus and Anchises, lay fast asleep in his palace; but

for a moment he determined to take her life; but ere he could do so, Venus , his mother, stayed his hand, and bade him rememb

riend, immediately set out to view the land, and ere long encountered Venus , disguised as a mortal, who informed them that th

Achates obediently hastened onward, and entered the town unseen, for Venus had enveloped them both in mist. Their attention

” Virgil ( Conington’s tr.). Æneas again dutifully obeyed; but when Venus saw him afloat once more, she hastened to Neptune

dense forest foliage without the gods’ aid? In answer to this appeal, Venus , ever mindful of her son, sent two of her snowy d

their guise, And each and all as Nereids rise.” Virgil. Meanwhile, Venus , who befriended the Trojans, had sought Vulcan’s

s, the heroes of Roman history. As soon as this armour was completed, Venus brought it to her son, who donned it with visible

by his mother’s words, prepared to meet the Latins and hold his own. Venus and Juno were not the only deities interested in

strations, the barb could not be removed nor the wound dressed, until Venus brought a magic herb, which instantly healed the

demon of darkness, and passionately mourned by the dawn or twilight ( Venus ), who utterly refuses to exist without him. In th

n, the counterpart of Europa, Coronis, Daphne, Procris, Eurydice, and Venus , in the foregoing illustrations. One of the great

in Calydonian Hunt, 241; significance, 350 A-do′nis. Hunter loved by Venus and slain by a boar, 86-88; significance, 168, 35

dæ. City which Æneas proposed to found in Thrace, 325 Æ-ne′as. Son of Venus and Anchises, 88; Æneas’ descendants, 118; worshi

, Cilix, Phœnix, 31, 32 Ag-la′ia. One of the Graces; an attendant of Venus , 83 A-i′des. Same as Pluto; significance, 366 A

Libya, 34 A′mor. Same as Eros, Cupid, &c.; god of love, 3; son of Venus and Mars, 85 Am-phi′on. Son of Jupiter Antiope;

0, 131, 133; train of, 132; significance, 362 An-chi′ses. Husband of Venus , 88; father of Æneas, 322-324; prophecy recalled

alsely, 256; significance, 358 An′te-ros. God of passion, 86; son of Venus and Mars, 118 An-tig′o-ne. Daughter of Œdipus an

A-pha′re-us. Father of Castor’s murderer, 244 Aph-ro-di′te. Same as Venus , Dione, &c, 82-108; significance, 364 A-pol′

ana’s brother, 73; Niobe’s sons slain by, 74; and Orion, 79; Mars and Venus seen by, 84, 85; Mercury steals cattle of and 109

of, 6; daughter of, 39 Char′i-ties. The three Graces; attendants of Venus , 83 Cha′ron. The boatman who ferries the souls o

ophecies, 332 Cu′pid, or Cu-pi′do. Same as Amor, god of love; son of Venus and Mars, 85. 118; growth of, 86; darts of, 89, 1

to a cypress tree, 50 Cy-prus. Island in the Mediterranean sacred to Venus , 82, 98, 102 Cyth-e-re′a. Name given to Venus, g

editerranean sacred to Venus, 82, 98, 102 Cyth-e-re′a. Name given to Venus , goddess of beauty, love, and laughter, 82 D

possessor of horses taken by Hercules, 194 Di-o′ne. I. Name given to Venus , goddess of beauty, love, laughter, &c, 82. 2

to Venus, goddess of beauty, love, laughter, &c, 82. 2. Mother of Venus by Jupiter; goddess of moisture, 30, 82 Di-o-nys

357 Eu-prosy-ne. One of the three Graces or Charities; attendant of Venus , 83 Eu-ro′pa. Daughter of Agenor; wife of Jupite

olyphemus and Acis, 304. 305. 2. Statue loved by Pygmalion, who prays Venus to give it life, 98. 99 Gan′y-mede. Trojan princ

hises in Hades, 333 Gra′ces. Same as Gratiæ; the three attendants of Venus , 83, 125 Gra-di′vus. Name given to Mars when lea

rees they inhabited, 261, 262, 264 Har-mo′ni-a. Daughter of Mars and Venus , 85, 118; wife of Cadmus, 34; mother of Semele, 1

s, 109; significance, 364 Her-mi′o-ne. Same as Harmonia; daughter of Venus and Mars, 85 He′ro. Maiden loved by Leander, who

outer world, 180, 181 Hours. Attendants of Apollo, 66; attendants of Venus , 83. Hundred-handed, the. Same as Centimani, 7

tolen by the water nymphs, 234 Hy′men. God of marriage; attendant of Venus , 84 Hy-met′tus. Mountain in Attica, 71 Hyp-er-b

Jason carries, 231; Jason aided by, 234, 235; contest of Minerva and Venus with, 272-274; Troy destroyed by, 324; Æneas pers

n by, 67; Muses, daughters of, 68; allows Diana to remain single, 75; Venus , daughter of, 82; Seasons and Graces, daughters o

ns and Graces, daughters of, 83; assents to the return of Adonis, 87; Venus borrows thunderbolts of, 88; Mercury, son of, 109

Cupid, &c, 3, 4; Psyche courted by, 99-106 Loves. Attendants of Venus , 125 Lower World. Pluto receives sceptre of, 14;

Mars. Same as Ares; son of Jupiter and Juno, 37; god of war, 116-121; Venus courted by, 84-86; day of, 178; descendants of, 3

s Hippomenes; husband of Atalanta, 243 Mi′lo. Island where statue of Venus was found, 108 Mi-ner′va. Same as Pallas, Athene

gift to 216; Argo built by, 234; Bellerophon helped by, 257; Juno and Venus dispute with, 272-274; Pallodium, a sacred statue

o′thos. God of the amities of love; one of the numerous attendants of Venus , 84 Pri′am. Same as Podarces, 128; King of Troy,

of the forge, 122-125 » son of Juno, 37; Jupiter’s head cleft by, 39; Venus , wife of, 84, 85; Periphetes, son of, 219; armour

outh wind; son of Æolus and Aurora, 98, 184; Hyacinthus slain by, 49; Venus conducted by, 82; Psyche saved by, 100, 105; clou

her beauty, fancy that his idolatry was a real one, and that he wooed Venus in the form of a mortal: or, in the tremor which

he philosophical refinements upon it. We take Apollo, and Mercury and Venus , as shapes that existed in popular credulity, as

at circle shines, with distinguished lustre, the unrivalled beauty of Venus , alone adorned with a splendid girdle in which th

upiter, Juno, Neptune, Ceres, Mercury, Minerva, Vesta, Apollo, Diana, Venus , Mars, Vulcan, Destiny, Saturn, Genius, Pluto, Ba

male, whom they called Pandora. All the Gods vied in making presents. Venus gave her beauty, and the art of pleasing; ‌Apollo

he loom impart, To cast a curious thread with happy heart; And golden Venus was to teach the fair The wiles of love, and to i

y of Phaeton, (son of Apollo under the name of Phœbus) is as follows: Venus becoming enamoured of Phaeton, entrusted him with

ine embrued His plump white arms and shoulders, enough white,     For Venus pearly bite; And near him rode Silenus on his ass

y.” Shelley. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img065 Venus . Venus, one of the most celebrated deities of

ey. Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img065 Venus. Venus , one of the most celebrated deities of the ancien

ure. Some mythologists speak of more than one. Of these, however, the Venus sprung from the froth of the sea “Where the mois

r personal charms. Jupiter even attempted to gain her affections, but Venus refused, and the god, to fulfil her destiny, gave

a wild boar which he had speared; and great was the misery evinced by Venus at his loss.     “Over one shoulder doth she han

yes, Where, lo! two lamps, burnt out, in darkness lies.” Shakspere. Venus , after shedding many tears at his death, changed

ndition of his spending six months of the year with her, and six with Venus , but this is a fable meant to apply to the altern

   “There is a flower, Anemone,     The mourner’s path it cheers: Lo! Venus , bowed with agony, By the slain huntsman bends th

w,     Twin nurslings of Despair.” Anon. The affection also which Venus entertained for Anchises, a youth distinguished b

struck by thunder as a punishment for his disobedience. The power of Venus over the heart, was supported and assisted by a c

bted to this powerful ornament in gaining the favours of Jupiter; and Venus , though possessed of every charm, no sooner put o

s, Silence that spoke and eloquence of eyes.” Homer. The contest of Venus for the golden apple is well known. The Goddess o

their own, and the contention at first became general; however, Juno, Venus , and Minerva, were left at last to decide between

o influence his decision. Juno promised a kingdom, Minerva glory, and Venus the fairest woman in the world for a wife. When P

. When Paris had heard their several claims, he adjudged the prize to Venus , and gave her the apple, to which she seems entit

he apple, to which she seems entitled from her beauty. The worship of Venus was universally established; statues and temples

ained with blood. The rose, the myrtle, and the apple, were sacred to Venus ; among birds, the dove, the swan, and the sparrow

will be more minutely given hereafter, was one of the priestesses of Venus , and it was in this occupation that Leander first

am awhile: He’s gone — up bubbles all his amorous breath.” Keats. ‌ Venus was also surnamed Cytheræa, because she was the c

l, unaffected and easy. This perhaps is the finest personification of Venus , the deity of superficial desire, in all antique

ry violent at his rejection. Juno then pressed the suit of her son on Venus , whose power was already established at the celes

ied, had it not been for the more touching and feminine attributes of Venus , the soft eyes of whom filled with tears, and who

ss than an improper liason between Mars, God of War, and the charming Venus . Vulcan, suspecting the infidelity of his wife, f

. Mars, betwixt rage and confusion, retired for a time to Thrace, and Venus took refuge in the isle of Cyprus, where she gave

Deity, “the boy-god,” as poets love to call him, was the offspring of Venus and Mars; when Venus had given birth to him, Jupi

as poets love to call him, was the offspring of Venus and Mars; when Venus had given birth to him, Jupiter foresaw the misch

various hues,” when, in a playful mood, the youthful deity challenged Venus to see which could gather the greatest number in

n some instances would have worshipped her in the belief that she was Venus , visiting the earth.     “In her bower she lay,

st     Kissed with its fragrant mouth.” Anon. To one so jealous as Venus , this homage paid to Psyche was an enormous crime

rch of her lost love, persecuted, and subjected to numerous trials by Venus ; who, determined on destroying, sent her to Prose

lost love, and reproached her for her curiosity. In addition to this, Venus imposed upon Psyche the most difficult tasks; she

lyre, the Arcadian God on his reeds, the Muses sing in chorus, while Venus dances with grace and elegance, to celebrate the

he ancients, he was worshipped with the same solemnity ‌as his mother Venus ; and as his influence was extended over the heave

n amusing herself by playing upon her favourite flute before Juno and Venus , was ridiculed by the goddesses for the distortio

eauty, although Paris by his judgment, gave the palm of loveliness to Venus . Insérer image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img

on the side of the Trojans; but while he defended these favourites of Venus with great activity, he was wounded by Diomedes,

er command, Against the immortals lifts his raging hand; The heavenly Venus first his fury found: Me next encountering, me he

ittle dart was made for thee.’” Moore. The result of his amour with Venus has been related in another part of this work. He

restling from him his quivers; and increased his notoriety by robbing Venus of her girdle, Mars of his sword, Jupiter of his

and recalled him to Olympus. Here, Mercury rendering some kindness to Venus , the goddess fell in love with him, and bore to h

Satyrs. Priapus was the most celebrated among them, as the the son of Venus , who meeting Bacchus on his return from his India

The Graces. The Graces, who were daughters of Jupiter and of Venus , presided over the enjoyments of the mind, as wel

What hath night to do with sleep? Night hath better sweets to prove; Venus now wakes, and wakens love. ‌Come, let us our ri

ld have placed a window at his heart; and when he found the beauty of Venus was too perfect to allow of any truth to be mixed

him, before commencing a nocturnal revel. Hymen. This child of Venus and Bacchus presided over marriages, and has the

rta, sprang these twin-brothers. Under the form of a swan, pursued by Venus : in the shape of an eagle, the God sought refuge

elt a guilty love for Hippolytus, son of Theseus by a previous union. Venus , having a dislike to Minos, the father of Phædra,

Œdipus was the son of Laius and Jocasta; and being descended from Venus , was compelled to endure all the troubles which J

ojan to his vengeance, when he took flight, and escaped by the aid of Venus . ——— “Poised in air, the javelin sent, Through P

dragged the chief along. Then had his ruin crowned Atrides’ joy, But Venus trembled for the Prince of Troy; Unseen she came,

the formidable Diomedes dashed into the midst of the Trojans, wounded Venus , who protected Paris, and struck Mars himself; an

blood which flowed from him was turned into a hyacinth. Æneas, son of Venus and Anchises, took part in all the battles which

e anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img240 Æneas followed the council of Venus . He awoke his father Anchises, placed the old man

ven only of whom remained with him. He landed on an unknown shore and Venus informed him, that ‌the rest of his companions we

Plutus, to intimate that peace gives rise to prosperity and opulence. Venus and the Graces were her companions, and an altar

upon a mark; A mark that could not their designs expose: The tomb of Venus was the mark they chose; There they might rest se

r image anonyme_heathen-mythology_1842_img256 Hero was a priestess of Venus , at Sestos, whom Leander met during one of the fe

light came, followed by the darkness of night, and the bright star of Venus alone looked down on the expectant lover. He saw

in building the city. He soon after married Hermione, the daughter of Venus ; and had by her four sons and four daughters, who

had by her four sons and four daughters, whom Juno, out of hatred to Venus , cruelly persecuted. ‌ Cadmus was the first who

goddess of pleasure, and the god of war. The former was fabled, like Venus , to have arisen from the sea when agitated by the

cording to them, three-in-one and one-in-three. They possessed also a Venus , who, with her three sisters, presided over love.

The six goddesses were called Juno, Ceres, Minerva, Vesta, Diana, and Venus . The second class was composed of eight deities,

t Vulcan formed. As soon as she was created, Minerva gave her wisdom; Venus , beauty; Apollo, a knowledge of music; and Mercur

, and special protector of virgins, was either the son of Bacchus and Venus , or of Apollo and one of the Muses. His presence

flame of love. Jupiter Perfectus or Adultus, Juno Perfecta or Adulta, Venus , Suada, and Diana, were legally solicited to pres

Funerals were patronized by Libitina, whom some consider the same as Venus , and others as Proserpine. In her temple every th

agus was held,) by which he was acquitted. Mars won the affections of Venus , Vulcan’s wife; but Apollo informing the injured

punish him for not having warned him of the approach of the Sun; and Venus revenged herself by treating the children of Apol

(while others account him to be the son of Vulcan,) and Harmonia, by Venus , and Tereus, by Bistonis. “Her torch Bellona wav

the different names of Mars? What children had Mars? Chapter XX : Venus , Cupid, Adonis. Venus, the goddess of Love and

ars? What children had Mars? Chapter XX : Venus, Cupid, Adonis. Venus , the goddess of Love and Beauty, the mother of Cu

d born in Phrygia. Pausanias distinguished three Venuses: a celestial Venus , who presided over chaste loves; a terrestrial Ve

ses: a celestial Venus, who presided over chaste loves; a terrestrial Venus , who presided over marriages; and a third, called

, who removed criminal passions. Sir Isaac Newton admitted of but one Venus . He called her Calycopis. She was daughter to Otr

os, Amathontus, Cyprus, and Biblos; he instituted feasts in honour of Venus , called Orgies; and, for the purpose of watching

purpose of watching over her worship, he formed a college of priests. Venus is said to have behaved in the most licentious ma

was celebrated with the most shameful ceremonies. Juno, Minerva, and Venus , being present at the wedding of Thetis and Peleu

, then feeding his flocks upon Mount Ida. Paris adjudged the apple to Venus , who, in return, rewarded him with the hand of th

or in Greek Epistrophia, because she changed hearts; sometimes Dione. Venus was represented under a variety of forms. In her

holds a globe in her hand, she personates Venus Uranus, or the planet Venus . The statue of Scopas represents her seated on a

ress the riches which the commerce of the sea produces. The statue of Venus , made by Phidias, was the most perfect and elegan

associated with her. Two loves attend her. — See Fig. 26. Fig. 26. Venus . Cupid, the god of love, appears as a beautiful,

cures hatred. —  See Fig. 27. Fig. 27. Cupid or Love. As Cupid and Venus were once walking together in a flowery field, Cu

eld, Cupid boasted that he could gather more flowers than his mother. Venus accepted the challenge. Cupid flew from flower to

er to flower, and was likely to win the victory, when Peristera aided Venus . Cupid, enraged at his defeat, turned her into a

e passionately fond of hunting. Mars, jealous of the attentions which Venus bestowed upon her favorite, raised an enormous wi

n enormous wild-boar against him. Adonis being killed by that animal, Venus changed the blood that flowed from his wound into

t him back to life on condition that he should remain six months with Venus and six months with her. Considered, in an emblem

s in succession, represent the alternate return of winter and summer. Venus . “Heav’n gave her life, the sea a cradle gave, A

’r invoke.” Cupid. “Thou art my strength, O son, and power alone.” Venus . “Young Dione, nursed beneath the waves, And roc

d to heaven and earth unveiled.” Botanic Garden. “The froth, born Venus , ravishing to sight, Rose from the ample sea to u

water was the primitive element of which all things were formed; and Venus is allegorically represented as the principle of

of communicated life. In Homer and Virgil, we find Jupiter addressing Venus as his father, which is illustrated by the differ

of life and activity throughout the world. Obs. 2. — The marriage of Venus with Vulcan, the ugliest of the gods, signifies t

f fortune. Obs. 3. — The fables and accounts of poets in relation to Venus are obscure, for we find in them a medley of phys

The history of Astarte was soon confounded by the Greeks with that of Venus . The uncertainty of historical facts, and the imp

res, were the materials they made use of to form the history of their Venus . Painting and sculpture, sisters of poetry, imita

nus. Painting and sculpture, sisters of poetry, imitated her flights. Venus was represented as the goddess of pleasure; Cupid

nteros. Obs. 6. — The mixture of the history of Astarte with that of Venus , gave rise to the fable of Adonis, which is thus

ng that he had returned from the infernal regions. Questions. Who was Venus ? Were there any goddesses of this name? Were the

was Venus? Were there any goddesses of this name? Were the actions of Venus praiseworthy? Relate her contest for the prize of

late her contest for the prize of beauty. What are the usual names of Venus ? How is Venus represented? Who was Cupid? Relate

st for the prize of beauty. What are the usual names of Venus? How is Venus represented? Who was Cupid? Relate the fable of C

ously made up his mind to live single. He made an artificial image of Venus , where the finest features, ranged in the most ex

n could not help falling in love with his own workmanship, and begged Venus to make it into a living woman. This being done,

nd the loss of their lives was attributed to the fault of their feet. Venus gave Hippomonus some apples of the Hesperides, wh

e Graces. The Graces, or Charities, were daughters of Bacchus and Venus . They were three and sometimes four in number, Ag

he art of working metals. Vulcan was married to the beautiful goddess Venus , but she appears to have despised her deformed hu

on. Polyphemus was slain by Ulysses. Vulcan. “Cupid is Vulcan’s son, Venus his wife: No wonder then he goes lame all his lif

loined from Apollo his bow and quiver, from Neptune his trident, from Venus her girdle, from Mars his sword, from Jupiter his

Mercury had many children. The most celebrated were Hermaphroditus by Venus , and Pan by Penelope, the wife of Ulysses. The an

make them ripen: Flora watched over the birth of flowers. Minerva and Venus were the fifth. The former made olive-trees grow,

d upon her to marry him. Priapus, the god of gardens, was the son of Venus by Mercury, or Adonis; or, according to some, by

; Apollo, a crow; Juno, a cow; Bacchus, a lion or goat; Diana, a cat; Venus , a fish, &c. Jupiter at last recovered his co

ures, and in the other, and the caduceus. She had given her, by some, Venus and the Graces for her companions. — See Fig. 53.

d be moved from a bad neighbourhood. Finding no fault in the shape of Venus , he said that her sandals made a loud noise as sh

ues of Jove, Fair Danse, kept within her guardian’s pow’r: But gentle Venus smil’d, and amorous love. Knew he could soon unlo

the Trojans, fought most valiantly. Jupiter alone devoted it to fate. Venus , Mars, and Apollo, protected the Trojans; and Jun

country? Chapter VIII. Æneas. Æneas was the son of Anchises by Venus , and almost the only Trojan prince of any note wh

n battle with the Etrusians; and his body was translated to heaven by Venus , in spite of Juno, who was his declared enemy, be

of five other deities: Osiris, Isis, Typhon, Apollo, and Aphrodite or Venus . The ancients varied in their opinions respecting

satires, which were represented in the theatre, in honour of Bacchus, Venus , and Apollo. The most celebrated games in Greece,

eding times, this Frea became the goddess of love and debauchery, the Venus of the north, no doubt, because she was deemed th

f Freytag (Friday,) and called by the Latins Dies Veneris (the day of Venus .) It is named Vendredi by the French. The third a

weet songs, and listens to the prayers of mortals. More faithful than Venus , she incessantly weeps over her absent husband Od

an, fabricate the world; Ceres, Juno, and Diana, animate it; Mercury, Venus , and Apollo, harmonize it; and, lastly, Vesta, Mi

as. For Apollo harmonizes the lyre; Pallas is invested with arms; and Venus is naked; since harmony produces beauty, and beau

them; as Bacchus in Jupiter, Æsculapius in Apollo, and the Graces in Venus . We may also behold the spheres with which they a

m Herculaneum: Welcker, Alte Denkmäler, 2: 3, 5; Roscher 4: 566.] 15. Venus of Melos. [Louvre, Paris: Roscher 3: 403.] 16. Me

ase picture: Baumeister.] 38. Minerva. [Statue: Muller.] 39. Mars and Venus . [Wall painting: H. and P.] 40. Cadmus slaying th

r 7: 1128.] 92. Bacchus finding Ariadne. [Wall painting: Müller.] 93. Venus bringing together Paris and Helen. [Relief in Nap

Raphael 2. Apollo Belvedere (in the Vatican) 3. Diana. Correggio 4. Venus of Melos (in the Louvre) 5. The Flying Mercury. G

a, — Apollo, or Phœbus, and Diana (Artemis). His daughter by Dione, — Venus (Aphrodite).70 His son by Maia, — Mercury (Herme

ony, is Aglaia, the youngest of the Graces; but in the Odyssey, it is Venus . He is a glorious, good-natured god, loved and ho

Herculaneum: Welcker, Alte Denkmäler, 2: 3, 5; Roscher 4: 566.] § 40. Venus , goddess of love and beauty, was, according to th

phos, Cythera, Abydos, Mount Eryx, and the city of Corinth. Pl. 4. Venus of Melos (in the Louvre) Of artistic conceptions

conceptions of Aphrodite, the most famous are the statues called the Venus of Melos, and the Venus of the Medici.84 A compar

e, the most famous are the statues called the Venus of Melos, and the Venus of the Medici.84 A comparison of the two concepti

instituted in the following poem.85 The worshipper apostrophizes the Venus of Melos, that “inner beauty of the world,” whose

ow she stands Close as I turn, and O my soul, how fair!” Fig. 15. Venus of Melos. [Louvre, Paris: Roscher 3: 403.] § 41.

Neptune, Pluto, and Ceres. Vesta was an old maid by choice. Averse to Venus and all her ways, she scorned the flattering adva

ion are: — (1) Cupid (Eros), small but mighty god of love, the son of Venus , and her constant companion. He was often represe

f slighted love, and sometimes as the symbol of reciprocal affection. Venus was also attended at times by Hymen, a beautiful

ing and evening breezes. (11) Phosphor, the morning-star, the star of Venus , son of Aurora and the hunter Cephalus. Hesper, t

r (Zeus); Juno (Hera); Minerva (Athene) Diana (Artemis); Mars (Ares); Venus (Aphrodite); Vulcanus, or Mulciber (Hephæstus); V

for her mother Harmonia was daughter to Mars and the laughter-loving Venus . To Semele Jupiter had appeared, and had paid cou

id.” Thus, having said, she turned from him her shining eyes. Him did Venus , daughter of Jupiter, take by the hand and lead a

ll the family of Cadmus found out to their cost. Fig. 39. Mars and Venus . [Wall painting: H. and P.] The Fortunes of Cadm

realm of Thebes, and Jove gave him to wife Harmonia, the daughter of Venus and Mars. The gods left Olympus to honor the occa

them and content himself with the torch of love. Whereupon the son of Venus had rejoined, “Thine arrows may strike all things

rvals with hunting. It is easy to imagine the satisfaction with which Venus , who so often had been reproached by Diana with h

arted and apparently unyielding huntress-queen. And such satisfaction Venus once enjoyed, if we may trust the later classical

nce, and once more ‘gan fare Along his fated way.174 7. Myths of Venus . § 93. Round the goddess of love cluster roman

nd of the loves of the worshippers at her shrine. Of the affection of Venus for Mars and of her relations with Anchises,175 t

her of Æneas, mention is elsewhere made. The following is the myth of Venus and Adonis. Adonis. 176 — The sweetly smiling go

hat the poverty of language is unable to express its praise. In fact, Venus found her altars deserted, while men paid their v

chaplets and flowers. This perversion of homage gave great offence to Venus , who complained that Paris might just as well not

joy over her silken ringlets. But Psyche, henceforth frowned upon by Venus , derived no benefit from her charms. Her two elde

ments that lay there. The holy Ceres then counselled her to submit to Venus , to try humbly to win her forgiveness, and, mayha

emselves, — and see that thou get it done before evening.” This said, Venus departed, and left the girl to her task. But Psyc

he woolly gold from the bushes where it was clinging, and returned to Venus with her arms full of the shining fleece. But, fa

of use. Here, now, take this box to Proserpine, and say, ‘My mistress Venus entreats thee to send her a little of thy beauty,

elicious banquet that was offered her, she delivered her message from Venus . Presently the box, filled with the precious comm

Jupiter lent a favoring ear, and pleaded the cause of the lovers with Venus . Gaining her consent, he ordered Mercury to conve

night, To let the warm Love in!” § 95. The loves of the devotees of Venus are as the sands of the sea for number. Below are

r to prepare. Then Hippomenes addressed a prayer to Cypris: “Help me, Venus , for thou hast impelled me.” Venus heard, and was

ssed a prayer to Cypris: “Help me, Venus, for thou hast impelled me.” Venus heard, and was propitious. Pl. 9. Atalanta’s R

, as luck would have it, bethought himself one day of the festival of Venus in Sestos, and thither fared to do obeisance to t

after chanc’d, they did each other spy. So fair a church as this had Venus none; The walls were of discolored jasper-stone,

ch As might have made Heaven stoop to have a touch, Did she uphold to Venus , and again Vow’d spotless chastity; but all in va

d could not even then believe that it was only ivory. The festival of Venus was at hand, — a festival celebrated with great p

ife, To love, to joy, to pain!”‌ 190 The maiden was called Galatea. Venus blessed the nuptials, and from the union Paphos w

and from the union Paphos was born, by whose name the city, sacred to Venus , is known. § 98. Pyramus and Thisbe. 191 — Pyramu

ir parents forbade. One thing, however, parents could not forbid (for Venus and Cupid favored the match), — that love should

ho addressed to him some of her warmest and rarest love-songs. § 100. Venus did not fail to follow with her vengeance those w

gain avenged himself, for this enforced rectitude, upon others: upon Venus , whose girdle he purloined; upon Neptune, whose t

tisfy himself of the extent of the damage. While he was thus engaged, Venus , who was sitting on Mount Eryx playing with her b

ing on the sails.345 Chapter XXV. The Trojan War. Fig. 93. Venus bringing together Paris and Helen. [Relief in Nap

the guests, with the inscription, “For the fairest.” Thereupon Juno, Venus , and Minerva each claimed the apple. Not willing

Juno promised him power and riches, Minerva glory and renown in war, Venus the fairest of women for his wife, — each attempt

when Paris becoming their guest made love to her; and then, aided by Venus , persuaded her to elope with him, and carried her

e of the Trojans, beside Hector, were his relative, Æneas, the son of Venus and Anchises, Deiphobus, Glaucus, and Sarpedon.

e slight put upon their charms by Paris, were hostile to the Trojans; Venus for the opposite cause favored them; she enlisted

d arrayed herself in all her charms, and to crown all had borrowed of Venus her girdle, the Cestus, which enhanced the wearer

s, had not ceased to love him, though she had yielded to the might of Venus and deserted him for another.367 After the death

eception, the Trojans reembarked, and held on their course for Italy. Venus now interceded with Neptune to allow her son at l

would succeed. Æneas followed the directions of the Sibyl. His mother Venus sent two of her doves to fly before him and show

Phœnicians, and is the analogue of the Greek Aphrodite and the Latin Venus . (See Roscher, 390, etc.) The native Greek deity

hos, — gorgeous annual festivals were held. See Childe Harold 1: 66. Venus was a deity of extreme antiquity among the Romans

adapted to illustrative purposes. Chaucer, The Complaint of Mars and Venus ; Thos. Wyatt, The Lover prayeth Venus to conduct

ucer, The Complaint of Mars and Venus; Thos. Wyatt, The Lover prayeth Venus to conduct him to the Desired Haven. See the gran

ris, Aphrodite, in the Epic of Hades; Thos. Gordon Hake, The Birth of Venus , in New Symbols; D. G. Rossetti, Sonnets; Venus V

ctrix. In Art. — One of the most famous of ancient paintings was the Venus rising from the foam, of Apelles. The Venus found

reflection in an uplifted shield. A masterpiece of Praxiteles was the Venus of Cnidos, based upon which are the Venus of the

piece of Praxiteles was the Venus of Cnidos, based upon which are the Venus of the Capitoline in Rome and the Venus de’ Medic

dos, based upon which are the Venus of the Capitoline in Rome and the Venus de’ Medici in Florence. Also the Venus of the Vat

the Capitoline in Rome and the Venus de’ Medici in Florence. Also the Venus of the Vatican, which is incomparably superior to

Harold 4: 49-53. Of modern paintings the most famous are the Sleeping Venus and other representations of Venus by Titian; the

s the most famous are the Sleeping Venus and other representations of Venus by Titian; the Birth of Venus by Bouguereau; Tint

ping Venus and other representations of Venus by Titian; the Birth of Venus by Bouguereau; Tintoretto’s Cupid, Venus, and Vul

enus by Titian; the Birth of Venus by Bouguereau; Tintoretto’s Cupid, Venus , and Vulcan; Veronese’s Venus with Satyr and Cupi

atyr and Cupid. Modern sculpture: Thorwaldsen’s Venus with the Apple; Venus and Cupid; Cellini’s Venus; Canova’s Venus Victri

le; Venus and Cupid; Cellini’s Venus; Canova’s Venus Victrix, and the Venus in the Pitti Gallery. § 41. Interpretative. — Max

ol of Theocritus, — the Idyllic or Pastoral School of Poetry. Cypris: Venus , by whom the island of Cyprus was beloved. Mygdon

§ 148 C, or 132 (5) C. Taslets: armor worn about the thighs. Cyprian: Venus . Pæan (Pæon, or Paiëon), classed by Homer among t

d Amathus: towns in Cyprus, of which the former contained a temple to Venus . Cnidos (Cnidus or Gnidus): a town in Caria, wher

s (Cnidus or Gnidus): a town in Caria, where stood a famous statue of Venus , attributed to Praxiteles. Cytherea: Venus, an ad

e stood a famous statue of Venus, attributed to Praxiteles. Cytherea: Venus , an adjective derived from her island Cythera in

on’s story nearly akin to the Adonis-myth. He regards the festival of Venus , during which the statue of Galatea (or passive l

. Anac′reon, 26. Anadyom′e-ne (rising from the water), Com. § 40; see Venus . Anaxar′e-te, 213. Ancæ′us, 252. Ancestor-worship

; see John Lyly’s Alexander and Campaspe. Aphrodi′te (foam-born); see Venus . A′pis; see Egyptian Divinities; oracle of, Com.

om. §§ 39, 77- Cyp′rian, the, 113; Com. § 68. Cy′pris; see Aphrodite, Venus , 95, 152, 153,156, 163; Com. § 40,61. Cy′prus, is

Cy-re′ne, 138, 220; Com. § 130. Cy-the′ra, island of, 65. Cythere′a, ( Venus ), 152, 157; Com. §§ 40. 93- Cyz′icus; king of Cyz

(son of Mars), owner of the man-eating mares, 236. Di-o′ne, mother of Venus (Aphrodite), 52; Com. §§ 34, 40. Dionys′ia, Com.

ooden Horse. Ep′aphus, 224; Com. § 75. Eph′esus, Diana of, Com. § 39; Venus of, Com. § 40. E-phial′tes, 120; Com. § 21. Epics

see Discord. E′ros, 37, 38; Com. § 17; see under Cupid. Er-yci′na: Venus , to whom Mount Eryx and the city of that name, wi

nus, to whom Mount Eryx and the city of that name, with its temple of Venus , were sacred, 263; Com. § 40- Er-yman′thus, Mount

f, 223, 244247; Com. §§ 144-147. Gol′gi; a city of Cyprus, beloved by Venus , 261. Gordian Knot (Gor′dius), Com. § 104. Gor′go

391. I-dæ′us, 301. I-da′lium; a mountain and city of Cyprus, dear to Venus , 261. I′das, 282. I-du′na, 369. Il′iad, kind of

′ne, 271; Com. §§ 158-164. Isme′nus, 127. Istar, Com. § 40; see under Venus . Isthmian Games, Com. §§ 152-157 (Textual). Ital

27; myth of, 246-249, 260; Com. §§ 145, 149, genealogy. Med′ici, the Venus of, 66, 67; Com. § 40. Me-du′sa, myth of, 225-227

, 269; Com. § 70. Me′lic Nymphs, 39. Me-lis′seus, Com. § 131. Me′los, Venus of, 66; Com. § 40. Melpom′e-ne, the muse of trage

. § 117. Pan-athenæ′a, Com. §§ 35, 152-157. Pande′mos, Com. § 40; see Venus . Pandi′on, 258; Com. § 151. Pando′ra, 2; creation

ë. Pan′o-pe, 115; Com. § 70. The Nymph, 526. Pa′phian, Com. § 40; see Venus . Pa′phos, 66, 150, 172; Com. § 93. Papy′ri, the s

8. Pei′tho, Suade′la: goddess of Persuasion. Pela′gia, Com. § 40; see Venus . Pelas′gic, dominion of the Greeks, 49; descent,

venuto, 1500-1570 (sculpt.). Com. § 33, Jupiter; § 35, Minerva; § 40, Venus ; § 41, Mercury; §§ 133137, Perseus, Perseus savin

151, 152-157, 174; The Compleynt of Mars, §§ 40, 81; The Compleynt of Venus , § 40; The Dethe of Blanche, §§ 113,168,170; The

, 401; Com. § 185. Hake, Thos. Gordon, 1809. Com. § 40, The Birth of Venus ; §§ 133-137, The Infant Medusa. Hallam, Arthur H

§ 43, The Graces. Note also his Education of Achilles, Pygmalion and Venus , Death of Priam, and Orestes and Iphigenia. Remb

§ 38, 139-143, Astrophel and Stella. Sill, E. R., 1841-1887. Quoted: Venus of Milo, 66-68; Semele, 99, 100. Smart, Chr., 17

and Prometheus (on vase of the Perseus); § 36, Mars and Cupid; § 40, Venus with the Apple; § 43, Mars and Cupid, Ganymede, T

, 1512-1594 (paint.). Com. § 35, Minerva defeating Mars; § 40, Cupid, Venus and Vulcan; § 41, Mercury and the Graces; §§ 152-

he Muses and Apollo (Dresden). Tisio, Benvenuto, 1481-1559 (paint.). Venus showing her wounded hand to Mars, § 68 (Dresden).

lio), 1477-1576 (paint.). Com. §§ 152-157, Bacchus and Ariadne; § 40, Venus ; § 43, Cupid and Venus (Dresden); § 93, Venus and

). Com. §§ 152-157, Bacchus and Ariadne; § 40, Venus; § 43, Cupid and Venus (Dresden); § 93, Venus and Adonis (copy, Dresden)

chus and Ariadne; § 40, Venus; § 43, Cupid and Venus (Dresden); § 93, Venus and Adonis (copy, Dresden); §§ 133-137, Danaë and

11-15, 167-185. Turchi, Alessandro (l’ Orbetto), 1582-1648 (paint.). Venus holding the body of Adonis, § 93 (Dresden). Turn

Cagliari), 1530-1588 (paint.). Com. § 38, St. Christina, etc.; § 40, Venus , Satyr, Cupid; § 61, Rape of Europa. Vien, J. M.

o Diana. 82. Iliad 5: 370, etc. 83. A popular etymology. 84. For Venus in poetry and art, see Commentary, § 40. 85. Fro

84. For Venus in poetry and art, see Commentary, § 40. 85. From the Venus of Milo by E. R. Sill, formerly professor of Engl

from Bion by Andrew Lang. Cypris, Cytherea, and the Paphian refer to Venus . See Commentary, This elegy is also translated by

h of Procris. 219. Ovid, Metam. 11: 583-748. 220. Homeric Hymn to Venus ; Horace, Odes, 1: 22; 2: 16; Apollod. III. 12, §

rcury, Mars, and Vulcan. The six goddesses were Juno, Minerva, Ceres, Venus , Dian, and Vesta. Besides the gods there were dem

le the quiver and arrow of Apollo, and robbed Neptune of his trident, Venus of her girdle. Mars of his sword, and Vulcan of h

e a falling star, On Lemnos, the Ægean isle. Paradise Lost, Book I. Venus was the beautiful wife of Vulcan. ——— when of ol

first metallurgist? What is the history of Vulcan? In what verses is Venus described as visiting Vulcan? What did Vulcan man

f Vulcan, and carried to heaven. There Jupiter endowed her with life; Venus gave her beauty; Pallas, wisdom, and Juno, riches

d to convey the Palladium away, and Troy was taken. Eneas, the son of Venus , and the great ancestor of the Romans, is said, b

became of Ascalaphus? Is the owl a proper attendant of Minerva? ——— Venus and Cupid. The froth-born Venus, ravishing to sig

a proper attendant of Minerva? ——— Venus and Cupid. The froth-born Venus , ravishing to sight, Rose from the ample sea to u

hundred altars rise, And grateful incense meets the balmy skies. Venus . See plate, page 65. Venus was the personifi

ul incense meets the balmy skies. Venus. See plate, page 65. Venus was the personification of female beauty The poet

eceived her, and conducted her to heaven. The Romans sometimes called Venus , Cythera, from the island to which she was borne,

the island of Cyprus, where she was worshipped at the city of Paphos. Venus , from her vivacity and happy disposition, is ofte

waist by a girdle called the cestus. The cestus was supposed to make Venus a thousand times more graceful and beautiful than

s more graceful and beautiful than she was without it. The temples of Venus were numerous in the heathen world; those of Paph

of birds, and the sweetest and most odorous of plants, were sacred to Venus . In ancient times the Greeks regarded fine hair a

in a very tasteful and becoming manner; they often consecrated it to Venus . Some instances are related of beautiful ladies w

rror they had been accustomed to use, and hang it up in the temple of Venus , as if they had said. Time has robbed me of my be

immortal. Adonis. Adonis was a beautiful youth, and beloved by Venus . His favourite occupation was hunting Venus often

ful youth, and beloved by Venus. His favourite occupation was hunting Venus often cautioned him against exposing his life to

ls, and died of the wound which a wild boar whom he pursued gave him. Venus mourned him excessively, and transformed him to t

with renovated bloom. Botanic Garden, Canto II. In what verses are Venus and Cupid described? What did Venus personify? Wh

n, Canto II. In what verses are Venus and Cupid described? What did Venus personify? What were the appellations of Venus? I

id described? What did Venus personify? What were the appellations of Venus ? In what verses is her rising from the sea descri

what verses is her rising from the sea described? Where, and how was Venus worshipped? What personal ornament did the Greek

what verses is Adonis described? Cupid. Cupid was the son of Venus , and was the emblem of love. He was generally pai

esented as breaking the winged thunderbolt of Jove. He was the son of Venus ; his wife was Psyche — a Greek word, signifying s

The Graces. The Graces were three beautiful females, daughters of Venus , and often attendant upon her. The Graces were su

pus was considered as the god of gardens. He was accounted the son of Venus and Bacchus; and his image, a most hideous mis-sh

ng of Thebes, in Boeotia, was the son Laius. Laius was descended from Venus , say the mythologists, and Juno hated Venus, and

Laius was descended from Venus, say the mythologists, and Juno hated Venus , and all who belonged to her; so Juno always pers

d all who belonged to her; so Juno always persecuted the posterity of Venus , and she pronounced a curse upon the descendants

to the sea-nymph Thetis, and certain goddesses attended the wedding. Venus , Minerva, and Juno were there, and Discord came a

kingdom; Minerva victory and glory when he should engage in war; and Venus , the most beautiful woman in the world for his wi

n war; and Venus, the most beautiful woman in the world for his wife. Venus obtained the apple, and the beautiful woman promi

hat object. His real design, however, was to obtain the princess whom Venus had promised him. Paris visited Sparta, and Menel

neas. Eneas was a prince of Troy, son of Anchises and the goddess Venus . When Troy was in flames, Eneas escaped with his

sued between Eneas and Turnus; that Eneas was assisted by his mother, Venus , and by Evander, and that, being tired of fightin

d at perfection in the arts, they produced such images as the Apollo, Venus , and Jupiter Capitolinus, which still remain to b

or superior work; as we say in English a master-piece. The statues of Venus and Apollo in Italy are such. 12. Cameo — This i

and of six goddesses, namely, Juno, Ceres, Minerva, Vesta, Diana, and Venus . The second class was composed of eight divinitie

way by a bold stratagem, and Troy was taken. Eneas the valiant son of Venus , and the great ancestor of the Romans, is said, b

sty whirlwind scales the heav’n. Pope’s Homer’s Iliad. Chap. XV. Venus . How was Venus, the goddess of love and be

he heav’n. Pope’s Homer’s Iliad. Chap. XV. Venus. How was Venus , the goddess of love and beauty, produced? She is

ations of Mother; the Victorious; the Laughter-loving Goddess. How is Venus generally depicted? She is frequently represented

the swan, the rose and the myrtle, were considered as sacred to her. Venus . She said, and turning round, her neck she shew’d

ull the Goddess blooms. Pitt’s Virgil, and Pope’s Homer’s Odyssey. Venus wounded. Meanwhile (his conquest ravish’d from hi

le (his conquest ravish’d from his eyes) The raging chief in chase of Venus flies: No Goddess she, commissioned to the field.

esented as breaking the winged thunderbolt of Jove. He was the son of Venus ; his wife was Psyche; a Greek word, signifying Sp

rynome; but the most general opinion was, that they were daughters of Venus and Bacchus: they were represented sometimes as b

upiter hurled at the giants attempting to scale the celestial region, Venus was bestowed upon him as a wife. Afterwards, misb

onsidered likewise as the God of gardens. He was accounted the son of Venus and Bacchus; and his image, a most hideous mis-sh

Mars; Thoth, the Egyptian Mercury, Tithrambo, Eilethyia, Nepthys, or Venus , Urania, and Buto, or Latona. Who was Osīris? Osī

n a cavern in Cilicia. Nepthys was called by the Greeks Aphrodite, or Venus . A white cow was the sacred animal, or living sym

nd Apia, or the Earth, who was regarded as his consort. The celestial Venus , Apollo, and Neptune, under the names of Strippas

of Phaeton? What island was supposed to be the favourite residence of Venus ? Into what island did Vulcan fall, when Jupiter t

rew him down from heaven? What animals and plants were consecrated to Venus ?     Where was the workshop of Vulcan, and who we

ndex. A Achĕrōn, a river of hell Page 99 Acīdǎlĭa, a name of Venus 61 Adītī, consort of Casyapa, a Hindû goddess 133

f the Muses 43 Apes, venerated by the Hindûs 142 Aphrŏdītǎ, a name of Venus 61 Apis, a name of Jupiter 16 Apōllo, the god of

son of Achĕrōn 26 Assabīnus, a name of Jupiter 16 Astārtē, a name of Venus 61 Astarte, a Phrygian goddess 218 Astrēǎ, Justic

ree-headed dog 94 Cĕrēs, the goddess of corn 26 Cēstŭs, the girdle of Venus 62 Chaldēans, Babylonian priests 216 Chāndra, a n

a name of Mercury 71 Cnthĭŭs, a name of Apollo 37 Cy̌thĕrǎ, a name of Venus 61 D Dactli, a name of the priests of Cybel

the Furies 102 Erostrǎtus, a famous incendiary 45 Erycīna, a name of Venus 61 Esculāpĭus, the god of physic 108 Ethōn, one o

deity 269 Hy̌ǎcnthus, the son of Amyclas 38 I Idǎliǎ, a name of Venus 61 Idaæa, a name of Cybele 10 Idŭnā, a Scandinavi

deity 221 Mānēs 104 Mariatale, a Hindû goddess 138 Mărīnā, a name of Venus 61 Mars, the god of war 57 Mārsy̌as, a satyr kill

Minerva 53 Pantheism 124 Papeus, a Scythian god 188 Păphĭa, a name of Venus 61 Parias, a caste or division of Hindûs 138 Parn

Vesta, the goddess of fire 12 Vestal Virgins, priestesses of Vesta 12 Venus , the goddess of beauty 60 Vertūmnŭs, the god of t

rs, Mercury and Bacchus. The goddesses were: Juno, Minerva or Pallas, Venus , Aurora and Latona. To these higher divinities, S

ilding his city. Cadmus married Hermione [Hermi′one], the daughter of Venus ; they had four daughters, all of whom suffered pe

e, now to that, in time of war. Except the story of his attachment to Venus , the poets relate but little of Mars. Bellona, th

ver. While yet an infant, he stole the tools of Vulcan, the girdle of Venus , and the sceptre of Jupiter. He intended also to

gave the head to Minerva, who fixed it on her shield. Chapter IX. Venus — Aphrodite. Venus — Aphrodite — Birth and Edu

rva, who fixed it on her shield. Chapter IX. Venus — Aphrodite. Venus — Aphrodite — Birth and Education of Venus — Marr

 IX. Venus — Aphrodite. Venus — Aphrodite — Birth and Education of Venus — Marriage with Vulcan — How represented — Temple

cation of Venus — Marriage with Vulcan — How represented — Temples of Venus — The Graces — Cupid — Festivals of the Goddess —

onis — Origin of the Red Rose — Names of the Graces. Ques. Who was Venus ? Ans. She was the goddess of love and beauty. Sh

soon she became of age. All the gods were astonished at the beauty of Venus , and many demanded her in marriage; but Jupiter b

betrothed her to Vulcan, an ugly and deformed divinity. Ques. How is Venus represented? Ans. Sometimes as a young virgin ri

ed with golden chains, and Cupids flutter around her on silken wings. Venus is always crowned with roses. Ques. What was the

crowned with roses. Ques. What was there remarkable in the Cestus of Venus ? Ans. It had the property of conferring grace, b

beauty, and irresistible attractions on the wearer. Ques. Where had Venus temples? Ans. In many places. The most celebrate

aphos, Cytherea, Idalia and Cnidos. Ques. Who were the companions of Venus ? Ans. The Graces were her attendants, and she wa

o show that love is blind. Ques. What do you say of the festivals of Venus ? Ans. They were various, and accompanied by much

s were sometimes offered. Ques. What remarkable temple was raised to Venus in Rome? Ans. There was a temple dedicated to Ve

an women. Ques. On what occasion was the prize of beauty adjudged to Venus ? Ans. All the gods and goddesses had been invite

or each believed herself to be the most beautiful. Juno, Minerva, and Venus disputed so eagerly, that Jupiter himself was not

vor with promises. Juno offered him great power; Minerva, wisdom; but Venus promised to give him for a wife the most beautifu

r a wife the most beautiful woman in the world. Paris then pronounced Venus the fairest. He was soon after acknowledged by hi

airest. He was soon after acknowledged by his father, King Priam; and Venus fulfilled her engagement by aiding him to carry o

menes determined to undertake the race, but first, he had recourse to Venus . This goddess gave him three golden apples gather

t he reached the goal and won his bride. Hippomenes was ungrateful to Venus , who revenged herself by changing him into a lion

th, the son of Cinyras [Cin′yras], king of Cyprus, and was beloved by Venus . He was killed by a wild boar, while hunting with

Venus. He was killed by a wild boar, while hunting with that goddess. Venus grieved much for her favorite. To commemorate his

en — Occupation of Vulcan — His Most Celebrated Works — Marriage with Venus — The Cyclops — Vulcania — Temple on Mount Etna —

signs. Ques. To whom was Vulcan married? Ans. Vulcan was married to Venus , but that goddess behaved treacherously towards h

re of Momus. When he could find nothing to criticise in the person of Venus , he complained of the noise made by her golden sa

self into the sea with Melicertes in her arms. At the intercession of Venus , Neptune endowed them both with immortality. Ino

eath. Ques. Who was Æneas? Ans. He was a Trojan chief, the son of Venus and Anchises [Anchi′ses]. He was born on Mount Id

igure quite perfect in form; but there is nothing spiritual about the Venus , which is, therefore, far inferior to the Jupiter

ath, which we have already referred to in connection with the goddess Venus , is said to have taken place in the mountains of

tars were worshipped as her heavenly train. The planet known to us as Venus was an especial object of devotion. The Peruvians

as god of the sun, as Diana, his sister, was the goddess of the moon. Venus , (Aphrodite,) the goddess of love and beauty, was

ve and beauty, was the daughter of Jupiter and Dione. Others say that Venus sprang from the foam of the sea. The zephyr wafte

ful of the goddesses became the wife of the most ill-favored of gods. Venus possessed an embroidered girdle called Cestus, wh

e rose and the myrtle. Cupid, (Eros,) the god of love, was the son of Venus . He was her constant companion; and, armed with b

ymbol of reciprocal affection. The following legend is told of him: — Venus , complaining to Themis that her son Eros continue

was made in heaven, every god contributing something to perfect her. Venus gave her beauty, Mercury persuasion, Apollo music

tisfy himself of the extent of the damage. While he was thus engaged, Venus , who was sitting on Mount Eryx playing with her b

his ocean-bed,” etc. Keats. Chapter VIII. Pygmalion — Dryope. —  Venus and Adonis — Apollo and Hyacinthus. [Pygmali

ftest feathers, as if she could enjoy their softness. The festival of Venus was at hand — a festival celebrated with great po

say “my ivory virgin,” but said instead — “one like my ivory virgin.” Venus , who was present at the festival, heard him and k

finger and again resumed their roundness. Then at last the votary of Venus found words to thank the goddess, and pressed his

timid eyes to the light, fixed them at the same moment on her lover. Venus blessed the nuptials she had formed, and from thi

d, and from this union Paphos was born, from whom the city, sacred to Venus , received its name.   Schiller, in his poem the

, more forest-wild Than Dryope’s lone lulling of her child;” etc. Venus and Adonis. Venus, playing one day with her bo

an Dryope’s lone lulling of her child;” etc. Venus and Adonis. Venus , playing one day with her boy Cupid, wounded her

purchase it by such exposure. Your youth, and the beauty that charms Venus , will not touch the hearts of lions and bristly b

buried his tusks in his side, and stretched him dying upon the plain. Venus , in her swan-drawn chariot, had not yet reached C

ly in its production and its decay.   Milton alludes to the story of Venus and Adonis in his Comus: — “Beds of hyacinth and

pation was her pursuit, her passion; and she was free from that which Venus inspires. She was not without fear of the country

ng now with my mouth. Remember that the gods punish cruelty, and that Venus hates a hard heart, and will visit such offences

doubt the fact, the statue still remains, and stands in the temple of Venus at Salamis, in the exact form of the lady. Now th

ed on her with amazement, paying her that homage which is due only to Venus herself. In fact Venus found her altars deserted,

t, paying her that homage which is due only to Venus herself. In fact Venus found her altars deserted, while men turned their

l powers to the exaltation of a mortal gave great offence to the real Venus . Shaking her ambrosial locks with indignation, sh

joy over all her silken ringlets. Psyche, henceforth frowned upon by Venus , derived no benefit from all her charms. True, al

le showered upon me undeserved honors, and with one voice called me a Venus . I now perceive that I am a victim to that name.

uly worthy of our pity, though I cannot shield you from the frowns of Venus , yet I can teach you how best to allay her disple

Psyche obeyed the commands of Ceres and took her way to the temple of Venus , endeavoring to fortify her mind and ruminating o

ry goddess, feeling that the issue was doubtful and perhaps fatal. Venus received her with angry countenance. “Most unduti

el; and when it was all done, they vanished out of sight in a moment. Venus at the approach of twilight returned from the ban

her a piece of black bread for her supper and went away. Next morning Venus ordered Psyche to be called and said to her, “Beh

mplish her task, and by observing his directions she soon returned to Venus with her arms full of the golden fleece; but she

nfernal shades, and give this box to Proserpine and say, ‘My mistress Venus desires you to send her a little of your beauty,

tented with coarse bread for her food, she delivered her message from Venus . Presently the box was returned to her, shut and

a favoring ear, and pleaded the cause of the lovers so earnestly with Venus that he won her consent. On this he sent Mercury

name of Thebes. Cadmus obtained in marriage Harmonia, the daughter of Venus . The gods left Olympus to honor the occasion with

e shore, in the town of Sestos, lived the maiden Hero, a priestess of Venus . Leander loved her, and used to swim the strait n

horns. Apollo became a crow, Bacchus a goat, Diana a cat, Juno a cow, Venus a fish, Mercury a bird. At another time the giant

father prompts her to prepare. Then Hippomenes addressed a prayer to Venus : “Help me, Venus, for you have led me on.” Venus

er to prepare. Then Hippomenes addressed a prayer to Venus: “Help me, Venus , for you have led me on.” Venus heard and was pro

ddressed a prayer to Venus: “Help me, Venus, for you have led me on.” Venus heard and was propitious. In the garden of her te

hrew the last apple off at one side. She looked at it, and hesitated; Venus impelled her to turn aside for it. She did so, an

e so full of their own happiness that they forgot to pay due honor to Venus ; and the goddess was provoked at their ingratitud

waking and finding herself deserted, abandoned herself to grief. But Venus took pity on her, and consoled her with the promi

did a very foolish thing; she entered into competition with Juno and Venus for the prize of beauty. It happened thus: At the

the guests, with the inscription, “For the fairest.” Thereupon Juno, Venus , and Minerva each claimed the apple. Jupiter, not

o promised him power and riches, Minerva glory and renown in war, and Venus the fairest of women for his wife, each attemptin

ting to bias his decision in her own favor. Paris decided in favor of Venus and gave her the golden apple, thus making the tw

s making the two other goddesses his enemies. Under the protection of Venus , Paris sailed to Greece, and was hospitably recei

g of Sparta. Now Helen, the wife of Menelaus, was the very woman whom Venus had destined for Paris, the fairest of her sex. S

iving with him happily when Paris became their guest. Paris, aided by Venus , persuaded her to elope with him, and carried her

e slight put upon their charms by Paris, were hostile to the Trojans; Venus for the opposite cause favored them. Venus enlist

re hostile to the Trojans; Venus for the opposite cause favored them. Venus enlisted her admirer Mars on the same side, but N

d arrayed herself in all her charms, and to crown all had borrowed of Venus her girdle, called Cestus, which had the effect t

ho had not ceased to love him, though she had yielded to the might of Venus and deserted him for another. After the death of

ception, the Trojans re-embarked, and held on their course for Italy. Venus now interceded with Neptune to allow her son at l

succeed. 27 Æneas followed the directions of the Sibyl. His mother, Venus , sent two of her doves to fly before him and show

-Loki, 449. Vaissya, 430. Valhalla, 438. Valkyr’ior, 440. Vedas, 427. Venus , 17, 95, 288. Verdandi, 438. Vertumnus, 109. Vest

formed of it a woman, warm and alive and human. He called to his aid Venus , the goddess of love, to add beauty to the form,

ch was so beautiful that he fell deeply in love with it. He prayed to Venus (called by the Greeks Aphrodite) to give life to

reat feast of thanksgiving. But Perseus sacrificed to Minerva, and to Venus , the goddess of love. In the midst of the feast w

offered by them to Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and courage, and to Venus , the goddess of love, for it was these two who ha

Immediately a dispute arose, for queenly Juno, and wise Minerva, and Venus , the goddess of love, all claimed the prize, and

s. Thus it happened that when the strife between Juno and Minerva and Venus could not be decided, some one said, “Paris, the

or men.” But before he could utter the thought that was in his heart, Venus , the goddess of love, stepped forth. “Paris,” she

er promise, forgot power, forgot wisdom, forgot all but lovely golden Venus , and gave her the apple, not even seeing the dark

d the goddesses disappeared. When he woke at early dawn, the voice of Venus was still ringing in his ears. Down the mountain-

, fair as the dawn, gentle as the springtime, and tall and queenly as Venus herself, and Paris knew that she and none other w

y was full of a rosy light. It was the radiance of the golden goddess Venus , who came and wakened Helen, saying to her: — “He

of Mount Ida, where, long before, Paris had given the golden apple to Venus . But now Paris was dead. And the most beautiful w

eece, ruled by Minos, 156. Cu΄pid. Called Eros by the Greeks. Son of Venus , 64; god of love, 57. Cy΄c lops (si΄klops.) Gian

. Hated the Trojans, 196, because of the choice of Paris, who gave to Venus the apple intended “for the fairest,” 176. Ju΄pi

; hated the Trojans, 212, because of the choice of Paris, who gave to Venus the apple intended “for the fairest,” 176; aided

thene (Minerva) 72 Hestia (Vesta) 76 Hephæstus (Vulcan) 78 Aphrodite ( Venus ) 81 Horæ (The Seasons) 83 Charites (The Graces) 8

eliæ* (Melian Nymphs). From what fell into the sea sprung Aphrodite* ( Venus ). Uranus cursed Chronos, and prophesied that he w

appears as the wife of Zeus of Dodona, and the mother of Aphrodite* ( Venus ), while Arcadian Zeus was wedded to Maia*, whose

Aphrodite*. Comparative Mythology. — Greek, Aphrodite*; Roman, Venus ; Assyrian, Ishtar*; Babylonian, Mylitta*; Egyptia

llenged her to a trial of swiftness. He invoked the aid of Aphrodite ( Venus ), who gave him three golden apples, and told him

Trojans were Zeus (Jupiter), Apollo, Artemis (Diana), and Aphrodite ( Venus ). Several attacks on the town being repelled by t

at sundown.” Cox . Æneas*. Æneas* was the son of Aphrodite ( Venus ) and Anchises*, and was one of the most valiant o

ough. This branch was to be borne as a gift to Proserpine. Aphrodite ( Venus ) sent two of her doves to fly before him and show

or Diana, personified the moonlight splendor of night. Aphrodite, or Venus , personified the creative and generative forces o

ided over fire, and compelled it to do service for man. Aphrodite, or Venus , presided over love and beauty. Eros, or Cupid, p

or of Minerva. Vulcanalia, in honor of Vulcan. Veneralia, in honor of Venus . Ludi Apollinares, in honor of Apollo. Ludi Secul

8. Varuna, 20, 48, 221. Ve, 226. Vedas, 220, 224. Veneralia, 82, 210. Venus . See Aphrodite. Vertumnus, 118. Vesta. See Hestia

nymphs followed. As Apollo was the most beautiful of all the gods, so Venus , the queen of love and beauty, was the fairest of

ought. So the days passed on, until the time of the great festival of Venus was at hand. Venus, you know, was the goddess of

passed on, until the time of the great festival of Venus was at hand. Venus , you know, was the goddess of love, and once a ye

rain of young men and at last stood before the altar in the temple of Venus . As he stood there, he began to pray. He prayed t

temple of Venus. As he stood there, he began to pray. He prayed that Venus , the great goddess of love, would take pity on hi

slowly stepped down from the pedestal. She loved him, of course; for Venus had not only turned the marble to life, she had a

great love. Pygmalion was very happy, and when he had given thanks to Venus for her great kindness to him, he and Galatea wer

piter, Jupiter, 509. Juno, 511. Minerva, 512. Vesta, 513. Ceres, 514. Venus , 515. Liber, 517. Neptunus, 518. Mercurius, 518.

. Lachau, Sur les Attributs de Vénus, p. 71. — 2. Psyche in terror of Venus . Statue in the Villa Pinciana. G. M. 196. — 3. Er

yads, the single stars Boötes or Arcturus, and Sirius, and the planet Venus , which they seem to have viewed as two distinct s

s fashioned by the artist-god with his own hand. In the Augustan age, Venus prevails on her husband, the master-smith, to fur

inine of his, and probably signified simply goddess 737. Ἀϕροδίτη. Venus . The Aphrodite of the Ilias738 is the daughte

charms, altars were erected to her, and she was worshiped as a second Venus . The queen of beauty was irritated on seeing her

h. She still roams on, persecuted and subjected to numerous trials by Venus . Pitied but unaided by the higher goddesses Ceres

he reed, the owl, and the eagle give her their advice and assistance. Venus , bent on her destruction, dispatches her to Prose

favour. Jupiter takes pity on her, and endows her with immortality : Venus is reconciled, and her marriage with Cupid takes

lyre, the Arcadian god on his reeds, the Muses sing in chorus, while Venus dances with grace and elegance to celebrate the n

because the soul is higher than free-will, more noble than the body. Venus , i. e. lust, envies her, and sends Cupido, i. e.

h the twelve gods of the Greeks, Juno, Vesta, Minerva, Ceres, Diana, Venus , Mars, Mercurius, Jovis, Neptunus, Vulcanus, Apol

, Sol, Orcus, Liber Pater, Tellus, Ceres, Juno, Luna, Diana, Minerva, Venus and Vesta. We shall here treat of them, but in a

eres signified bread ; but it may have done so only figuratively. Venus . Venus is a deity about whom it is difficult

ied bread ; but it may have done so only figuratively. Venus. Venus is a deity about whom it is difficult to learn an

he one and the same goddess superintends birth and death. A temple of Venus at Rome was built with the fines imposed on matro

of an unknown deity being found in the Cloaca, it was consecrated to Venus , under the name of Cloacina. There was at Rome a

myrtles which had grown there2321. At Lavinium there was a temple of Venus common to the Latin nation, and there was another

tification of the Roman deity with those of other religions, for that Venus was the Phœnician Astarte. The second Vinalia, ca

the Rustica, was on the 21st of August ; and here we find Jupiter and Venus again united, for on this day the Flamen Dialis,

kept it as a holiday, for we are told that “a temple was dedicated to Venus on this day, and gardens are placed under her pro

t may form a presumption in favour of the original rural character of Venus , that, like Pales, her name is of both genders. T

me is of both genders. Thus we meet with Deus and Dea Venus, and with Venus almus, and Venus alma. 2325. The name Venus, or r

ders. Thus we meet with Deus and Dea Venus, and with Venus almus, and Venus alma. 2325. The name Venus, or rather Veneris, ma

s and Dea Venus, and with Venus almus, and Venus alma. 2325. The name Venus , or rather Veneris, may, as was supposed, come fr

sively reserved for the Heroes, were a fiction similar to the Isle of Venus of Camôes (one of the most beautiful creations of

ellus, Sol and Luna, Ceres and Libera, Robigus and Flora, Minerva and Venus , Bonus Eventus and Lympha. 2273. Fr. p. 223. 22

 — Varro, R. R. i. In Plautus (Rud. ii. 1. 16.) the fishermen pray to Venus to give them success. 2316. Quæst. Rom. 23. Dion

chi studia la lingua latina : « Juno, Vesta, Minerva, Ceres, Diana, Venus , Mars, « Mercurius, Jovi’, Neptunus, Vulcanus, Ap

nelle lingue affini, Cicerone dà questa etimologia e significazione : Venus , quia venit ad omnia, perchè cioè la bellezza s’a

ris, « Si non Acrisium virginis abditæ « Custodem pavidum Juppiter et Venus « Risissent : fore enim tutum iter et patens « Co

x, où Vulcain, nuit et jour, Forge de Jupiter les foudroyantes armes, Venus faisoit remplir le carquois de l’Amour ;         

Cadmus, vainqueur de ce dragon, épousa Hermione, fille de Mars et de Venus . Il consulta l’Oracle sur la destinée qui étoit r

entato da Orazio là ove dice (Od. 1,4,5): Iam Cytherea choros clucit Venus imminente Luna           Iunctaeque Nymphis Grati

uardiano del suo tempio; onde si spiega il virgiliano: Lucifer… quem Venus ante alios astrorum diligit ignes 19. Anche Espe

in furia si dice: … ante omnes furor est insignis equarum, Et mentem Venus ipsa derlit, quo tempore Glauci Potniaies malis m

Elles suivent aussi assez ordinairement la cour des Muses. D. Comment Venus est-elle représentée ? R. On la peint traînée par

dati a questi Numi e lor ragione. Cicerone(1) fa derivare il nome Venus dal verbo venire, perchè essa, essendo Dea dell’a

arte col nome di padre (Marspiter), e Venere con quello di genitrice ( Venus genitrix). In mezzo al foro Giulio era il tempio

rt. III, ep, 3. (1). De Nat. Decr. III, 24. (2). Ap. Voss. Etym. v. Venus . (3). De Nat. Deor. III, 23. (1). Ecl. IX, v. 4

ne’ due seguenti versi di Ennio: Iuno, Vesta, Minerva, Ceres, Diana, Venus , Mars, Mercurius, Iovis; Neptunus, Vulcanus, Apol

ger, fit naître, de concert avec Mars, le sanglier qui tua l’amant de Venus . Esculape ou l’Asclépios des Grecs, fut le type

s enfers. Cette jeune déesse était alors occupée avec Minerve, Junon, Venus , les Syrènes et toutes les nymphes, ses compagnes

e, il se présenta donc bravement et en véritable guerrier aux yeux de Venus  ; d’abord il l’effraya tant soit peu avec sa redo

larcin, car il vola ensuite le trident de Neptune, à Mars son épée, à Venus sa ceinture, à Vulcain ses marteaux. Jupiter ench

grâces, et faisoit infailliblement aimer la personne qui le portoit. Venus prêta un jour cette ceinture à Junon, et la fière