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Adonis

A beautiful youth from Greek myth, loved by Aphrodite.

minor

Also known as young Adonis

First appearance: The Garden of Eros

Adonis shows up with force in The Garden of Eros. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as being made jealous by the sweetness of marjoram.
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In The Garden of Eros: Mentioned as being made jealous by the sweetness of marjoram. Later, in II: Venus is said to have lain with Adonis…

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TWThe Wretched C…QVQueen VenusADAdonis

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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