# Venus — Poetry character guide

> Venus in Poetry by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** XI Venus

**First appearance:** 0000-venus-and-adonis

## Who they are

The goddess of love, who passionately pursues Adonis.

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