His most splendid temple was at Delphi. […] She was the most accomplished of all the goddesses. […] Hence, the most seductive paintings, and often the most scandalous adventures, were the materials they made use of to form the history of their Venus. […] This sacrifice, offered for the safety and prosperity of the Roman people, was done with the most extensive preparations and the most extraordinary circumspection. […] This etymology is most generally adopted.