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Venus Speciosa
Venus Speciosa is a character in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.
minor
Also known as Venus, the true Venus, ancient Venus
First appearance: 0003-part-i-i-the-religion-of-numa
The goddess of love, whose temple and cult are described in Marius's early religious experiences.