Bust of the Goddess Venus

The goddess Venus is the symbol of love, beauty, desire and fertility in Roman mythology. Her counterpart in Greek mythology is Aphrodite. Venus is considered the source of love and sexuality for the Romans.

Venus is often depicted in mythology as a goddess born from the sea. Her birth occurs when she emerges from the foam of the sea and comes ashore full of beauty, grace and desire. For this reason, she is often depicted with a crown of shells or a conch shell.

The stories of Venus are full of romantic relationships full of love and passion. Her most famous story is her relationship with Paris, famous for its impact on the Trojan War. Venus promises Paris that she is the most beautiful woman in the world and encourages him to marry Helen. This eventually led to the outbreak of the Trojan War.