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Venus

Goddess of love, referenced via a famous statue.

minor

Also known as the Cnidian Venus of Praxiteles, Praxiteles

First appearance: xxix

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CACatullusTHThrasyllusCOCoraILIliaPLPublius Lucius…VEVenus

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  • Historical, Mythological, and Biblical References
  • Mythological and Divine Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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