0 the planet second in order of distance from the Sun, after Mercury and before Earth. It is the closest planet to Earth.
1 in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the goddess (= female god) of beauty and love:
2 the planet second in order of distance from the sun, after Mercury and before the earth
Because Venus was the goddess of love, the planet's influence pertains to pleasure, children, luck, and wealth, making it a good sign.
The mosaic in the dining room shows the goddess Venus supported by tritons, with two cupids hovering above her, holding her crown.
The victorious general, Lucius Cornelius Sulla, built a temple to Venus in Pompeii.
A stained-glass replica of Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" graced the ceiling.
