ATDTDA (18): 493-494 "captivated by eyes"

[Michael J. Hußmann]

David Morris (fqmorris at gmail.com) wrote:

> I say this Cyprian-Venus connection is not accidental, especially
> since Pynchon references Venus in both V & GR.

Although Yashmeen in her capacity as having been spied upon while
bathing would be Artemis/Diana, even when N&N lived to tell the tale,
contrary to Actaeon who was turned into a stag and killed by his own
hounds. But everything considered, Aphrodite/Venus probably fits best.

- Michael


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