Myrtles of Venice Played to Bloccus's Line

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  • The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare's comedy (ca. 1597)
  • myrtle: In Greek mythology,the myrtle was considered to be sacred to Aphrodite (Venus). The tradition of brides wearing a crown of myrtle on their wedding day was common in ancient Greece.
  • Bacchus
  • "When the myrtle of Venus joins with Bacchus's vine": verse from the English song "Anacreon in Heaven" (c.1782) by Ralph Tomlinson. This song's melody is used for teh US anthem, "The Star=Spangled Banner"
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