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...... In Roman mythology, the gods had the power to control nature, so it would have been inappropriate for Venus to ride to shore on large and dangerous waves. Botticelli made the water simple, calm and flat to show how it could be completely tamed by the gods. The image of the Roman gods or supernatural beings controlling nature also is shown in the zephyrs who are blowing Venus toward land. These beings were known in Roman mythology, as shown by Botticelli, to have the ability to control the wind
Another interesting piece of iconography in Birth of Venus is the covering of Venus nakedness. Venus was frequently portrayed in Italian art, often in some state of undress (Art archive, No date). What is interesting about this painting is that there almost is a sense of shame about it. Venus long hair and hand strategically cover her genitals and a woman is reaching out to Venus with a coat to cover her. Venus other arm is being used to cover her breasts. These images may demonstrate Christian influence. In the bible, Adam and Eve feel shame about being naked after they eat the forbidden fruit. This shame over nakedness is

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