Venus

- god of love, beauty, and courtesans
- status almost equal to that of Cupid
- vegetation goddess and patroness of gardens
- lovers include Mars and Vulcan
- had many temples built for her.
- oldest temple for her dated 293B.C.E.

Sources:
1. Macdonald, John. Birth of Venus. 30 April 2008.
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2."Venus goddess of love." 21 May 2008 <http://www.crystalinks.com/venusrome.html>.