The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies

CHAPTER IX.

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Venus--Aphrodite--Birth and Education of Venus--Marriage with Vulcan--How represented--Temples of Venus--The Graces--Cupid --Festivals of the Goddess--Birds and Plants Sacred to her-- Sacrifices--Temple of Venus Calva--The Apple of Discord-- Decision of Paris--Story of Hippomenes and Atalanta--Death of Adonis--Origin of the Red Rose--Names of the Graces 49