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In Roman mythology, the goddess of love and beauty, equivalent to the Greek Aphrodite. The patricians of Rome claimed descendance from her son, the Trojan prince Aeneas, and she was consequently venerated as the guardian of the Roman people. Venus was also worshipped as a goddess of military victory and patroness of spring.
A number of lavish temples were dedicated to her in Rome, particularly splendid examples being built by the emperors Caesar in 46 BC and Hadrian in AD 135.
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