Venom
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What does the Goddess of love have to do with the etymology of the word venom? Listen to find out! Sources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/venom-and-the-goddess-of-love https://www.etymonline.com/word/poison https://www.reddit.com/r/etymology/comments/o4x247/the_revered_deadly_beasts_loved_gonorrhea_venus/ https://www.etymonline.com/word/*wen-?ref=etymonline_crossreference#etymonline_v_52678 https://www.etymonline.com/word/venom
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