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The Greeks believed that, as Aphrodite, she rose from the sea,
created by the blood of Uranus after he had been emasculated by his
son, Cronus.
The Romans regarded Venus as a protector of virtue,
the graves of young girls, and she was held in high regard by gardeners.
Julius Caesar claimed to be descended from Venus.
The Greeks gave their representation of Venus, Aphrodite,
a more lustful and jealous nature. In their mythology, Aphrodite's appearance
on Mount Olympus caused desire in the gods and friction amongst the
goddesses.
She was married to Hephaestus (the Roman Vulcan)
and was repeatedly unfaithful, her main lover belong Ares (Mars) who
fathered Eros (Cupid). When Eros fell in love with Psyche, Aphrodite
persecuted the girl until Zeus (Jupiter) gave them his protection and
they were able to marry.
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