# Venus — The Lusiads character guide

> Venus in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Venus Acidalia, Dionaea

**First appearance:** 0005-canto-i

## Who they are

Goddess of love who protects the Portuguese, countering Bacchus's hostility.

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