venus (roman deity)

Introduces the Roman goddess Venus and explains her importance; features well-known Roman myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

Princess Psyche's beauty incurs the wrath of the goddess Venus who sends her son Cupid to seek revenge.

Princess Psyche's beauty incurs the wrath of the goddess Venus who sends her son Cupid to seek revenge.

An annotated collection of William Shakespeare's poems that includes detailed notes and commentary, critical and historical background information, and a reading list.

Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the goddess Venus.

Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.