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by Arienne King
published on 17 September 2020

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Venus of Milo

by Jastrow
published on 26 April 2012

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Venus is known today as the goddess of love and beauty; the Romans also associated her with victory, prosperity and motherhood. Her importance in Roman mythology was such that many Roman families claimed to be descended from her. Often depicted in the nude, Venus was portrayed as a young woman. Pictured: Venus de Milo. c. 130-100 BCE. (Louvre, Paris)

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