From what fell into the sea sprung Aphrodite* (Venus). […] He invoked the aid of Aphrodite (Venus), who gave him three golden apples, and told him how to use them. […] On the side of the Trojans were Zeus (Jupiter), Apollo, Artemis (Diana), and Aphrodite (Venus). […] Aphrodite, or Venus, presided over love and beauty. […] Veneralia, in honor of Venus.