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William Shakespeare

This person is the author of Venus and Adonis.

Henry Wriothesley

This person is the noble to whom the poem is dedicated.

Adonis

This mortal is the man being pursued by a goddess in the poem. In classical mythology, he is Aphrodite's lover.

Venus

This goddess pursues a mortal man in the poem. In classical Greek mythology, she is called Aphrodite and is the goddess of love, lust, pleasure, procreation, and beauty. In Roman times, this goddess merged with the Roman goddess whose name she bears in this poem.

Ares (Mars)

This god is not mentioned by name in the poem. He appears as the god of war and the former lover of the goddess who pursues a mortal man.

Helios

This Titan is not mentioned by name in the poem, but instead is referred to simply as "Titan." He is the god of the sun.

Dian (Diana)

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