Venereal Burning: Claudian, de Raptu Proserpinae, 1.244-5 Erik 11 years ago “Let no region be immune; nay, let no breast among the shades remain free from Venus’ flame.” Nulla sit immunis regio nullumque sub umbris pectus inaccensum Veneri. Alternate translation: “…let no breast be free from the venereal flame.” Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Venereal Disease? Try Venereal Death!DateFebruary 13, 2022In relation toLatinVenereal Disease? Try Venereal Death!DateFebruary 19, 2021In relation toLatinTired of Life? Join the Essenes!DateJune 13, 2019In relation toEcclesiastical History