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Venus got its name from the goddess of love and beauty; however venus is an unpleasant place with winds that blow hundreds of kilometers an hour and temperatures hot enough to melt most metals.

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The planet Venus is named for the Roman goddess Venus (from the Greek goddess Aphrodite).

The name Venus (Roman goddess of love) is related to the Latin root vener, to love or desire.

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Venus was the name of the Roman goddess of love. It is equal to the Greek goddess Aphrodite and it means love or sexual desire in Latin.

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What is Venuses origin name?

The word Venus came from a roman god or godessVenus was the Roman goddess of love.It is also the name of the planet second closest to the sun. It is located between our Earth and Mercury.


Where does the name venus come from?

Because Venus was the brightest planet in the sky, the Romans named it Venus. Venus was the name of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.


What is the name of the volcano found on Venus?

The name of Venus's Volcano is Maat Mons.


Where did planet Venus get its name?

The planet Venus got its name from the Greek goddess.


What is the birth name of Venus DeLight?

Venus DeLight's birth name is Lynn Chase.

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