Venus
noun uk/ˈviː.nəs/ us/ˈviː.nəs/
(PLANET)
金星
the planet second in order of distance from the Sun, after Mercury and before Earth. It is the closest planet to Earth.
(GODDESS)
维纳斯（古罗马神话中的爱与美之神）
in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of beauty and love
The work depicts Mars, the god of war, choosing between the goddesses Minerva and Venus. 这幅作品描绘的是战神玛尔斯在女神密涅瓦和维纳斯之间进行选择的故事。
See also: Aphrodite
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- Because Venus was the goddess of love, the planet's influence pertains to pleasure, children, luck, and wealth, making it a good sign.
- The mosaic in the dining room shows the goddess Venus supported by tritons, with two cupids hovering above her, holding her crown.
- The victorious general, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, built a temple to Venus in Pompeii.
- A stained-glass replica of Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" graced the ceiling.