In this classic poem, Ovid tells the story of Iphis, a young man who falls in love with the beautiful but unattainable Venus. As Iphis sets out to win her love, he must navigate treacherous terrain and overcome deadly obstacles to prove his worth. With vivid imagery and timeless themes, The Scourge of Venus is a must-read for lovers of epic poetry and classical literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.