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Venus, in Roman mythology, is the god of love, fertility, sex and beauty. Aphrodite (Greek) and Ishtar (Akkadian, Assyrian and Babylonian) are the same god for different civilisations through history.

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Who is the god of Venus?

Aphrodite. The planet Venus is named after her, the Goddess of Love. Venus the the Roman name of Aphrodite


Is Aphrodite the goddess of the planet Venus?

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


Why did they name Venus after Aphrodite?

Venus was named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, due to the similarities in their attributes and characteristics. Both Venus and Aphrodite are associated with love, beauty, and fertility, which is why the planet was named after the goddess in Roman mythology.


What planet is named after Greek goddess Aphrodite?

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Is there anything named after Aphrodite?

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Venus's is named after what Greek goddess?

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What is the gender of Venus' god?

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Is Venus named after the a roman god?

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What god is venus named after?

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What is the name of the Roman Goddess which is named after a planet?

Aphrodite is named after Venus and I think that is it


Who named the planet Venus?

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What does the planet Venus name mean?

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