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Venus Erycina
Venus of Eryx in Sicily, brought to Rome and given a temple by the Colline gate; honored at the Vinalia.
Reading notes
- The Festivals §4.23 Venus was brought over
Venus of Eryx (Venus Erycina), brought to Rome after Marcellus took Sicily and housed near the Colline gate.
- Metamorphoses §5.110 the Erycine
Venus, worshipped on Mt Eryx in Sicily; she sends Cupid to make Dis fall in love.