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How Venus Got Its Name?

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The planet Venus received its name from the Romans. It was named after their goddess of love. The Greek goddess that is equivalent to the goddess Venus is Aphrodite.
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The planet Venus was named for the Roman goddess of love (known as Aphrodite in Greek), because it was considered the brightest and most beautiful star in the sky.
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