Roman Mythology
Venus
Dea Amoris — Goddess of Love
Venus is a Roman goddess of love, associated with the realm of olympus. Venus belongs to the olympian generation of the pantheon. Roughly equivalent to Aphrodite in cross-pantheon mapping. Symbolised by the dove.
Historical Note
Julius Caesar claimed descent from Venus through Aeneas, making her the divine ancestor of the Julian dynasty. Caesar dedicated a temple to Venus Genetrix in the Forum.