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What is the goddess of the planet Venus?

The planet Venus is not especially pretty (insofar as planets can be beautiful or not). The Goddess Venus was supposed to be very beautiful; she is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite, who was supposed to be the very epitome of female beauty.


What did venus have as a symbol?

Venus was named after the Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity, and military victory. The symbol is the same as the symbol in biology for the female sex, i.e. the circle with the small cross under it. The symbol also stood for femininity, and the alchemists understood the symbol to mean copper. This is important as polished copper has been used over the ages as a mirror, and the symbol sometimes stands for the "mirror of the goddess".


What planet is named after a Roman goddess?

Love, beauty and fertility; similar to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Love and beauty, which the name of the goddess of this goddess is Aphrodite, or Venus, the most beautiful of all the goddesses, and all the guy gods fell in love with her. So that explains the love, and the beauty. In short she was hott and guys dug her. The end ! : ) Answer 3 The goddess Venus/Aphrodite is known for her beauty and love. Her symbol is one of gentleness and kindness. Named for its size love passion and beauty, probably a beautiful roman goddess not Aphrodite though for sure. ------- (:Tenesse:)


Who named the planet Venus?

Venus was named after a goddess named Aphrodite, the goddess of love.


Who named Venus Venus?

Venus is named for the Roman goddess of beauty and love, equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite.

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Why is Venus's symbol a girl symbol?

The Goddess Venus is the goddess of beauty - amongst other things.


What is the symbol of the roman goddess Venus?

The symbol is the rose, but her animal is the dove.


What is the symbol for the planet venus?

The symbol for a female, a circle and cross below it.


What is the goddess of the planet Venus?

The planet Venus is not especially pretty (insofar as planets can be beautiful or not). The Goddess Venus was supposed to be very beautiful; she is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite, who was supposed to be the very epitome of female beauty.


What did venus have as a symbol?

Venus was named after the Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity, and military victory. The symbol is the same as the symbol in biology for the female sex, i.e. the circle with the small cross under it. The symbol also stood for femininity, and the alchemists understood the symbol to mean copper. This is important as polished copper has been used over the ages as a mirror, and the symbol sometimes stands for the "mirror of the goddess".


What planet is named after a Roman goddess?

Love, beauty and fertility; similar to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Love and beauty, which the name of the goddess of this goddess is Aphrodite, or Venus, the most beautiful of all the goddesses, and all the guy gods fell in love with her. So that explains the love, and the beauty. In short she was hott and guys dug her. The end ! : ) Answer 3 The goddess Venus/Aphrodite is known for her beauty and love. Her symbol is one of gentleness and kindness. Named for its size love passion and beauty, probably a beautiful roman goddess not Aphrodite though for sure. ------- (:Tenesse:)


Is the Venus' goddess popular or unpopular?

Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is a very popular goddess.


What mythological goddess was Venus named after?

The Roman goddess Venus is equivalent to the Greek goddess Aphrodite.


What was Venus the goddess of?

Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and sex.


Why Is Venus Named after the Greek goddess of love and beauty?

Venus the planet is named for the Roman goddess Venus who was goddess of love and beauty and identified with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess.


What is Aphrodite the goddess of love's symbol?

In Greek mythology the goddess Aphrodite is often associated with the sea, doves, swans, and pearls. But on the other hand, in Roman mythology, Aphrodite was named Venus, and her symbol was the pentacle.


Is Aphrodite the goddess of the planet Venus?

No, the planet Venus is named for the Roman goddess Venus who is associated with Aphrodite.