Chain of Venus

**Chain of Venus**, also known as the **Girdle of Aphrodite**, is the Symbol of Power belonging to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty from Greco-Roman mythology.

## Summary

Although it is popularly believed that the "magic girdle" was a courting gift created by Hephaestus to ask for Aphrodite's hands in marriage, the truth is rather far-off from that.

While it was created by Hephaestus for Aphrodite's usage, it was created much early on, while the two of them were still fighting against the Titan gods in the Titanomachy, to be used as Aphrodite's weapon of choice, having learned how to fight with the whip from her mother Deasura.

Later on, it was handed to Paris of Troy, who used it to enchant and kidnap Helen of Sparta as part of her agreement following his judgement. During the Trojan War, Aphrodite lent it to Hera, who was arguing with Zeus and needed the chain's powers to sooth his anger by seducing him on their marriage bed, which Aphrodite obliged.

## Appearance

The Chain of Venus has the power to change into various articles of clothing, from bodices to dresses to swimwears and even light armor, though for the most part, it appears as a chain made of golden links adorned with rubies and spiral hearts that is wrapped around Aphrodite's waist.

In Ancient Greece, the chain often took the form of a *strophion*, known as the *keston himanta*, a saltire-shaped undergarment which accentuated her breasts, thus making her appear even more irresistible. In the Iliad, it was described as an embroidered girdle.

## Abilities

The Chain of Venus has the power to induce passion into people, inspiring desires in the hearts of others regardless of their romantic and/or sexual orientations. When using it, the user can control whoever looks at them, even if it is indirect or isn't eye-to-eye contact, and can use its innate Hypnosis Magic to influence the thoughts and intentions of the influence targets, even if it can't control their actions.

Despite its appearance, it is surprisingly sturdy and can be telekinetically control by its user for both defensive and offensive purposes. Its length can extend infinitely and can multiple into hundreds and thousands of chains, each being as sturdy as the original one.

## Techniques

### Venus Love Me Chain

**Venus Love Me Chain** (ヴィーナス・ラブ・ミー・チェーン, *Vu~īnasu Rabu Mī Chēn*) is one of Aphrodite's techniques in which she would imbue the chain with divine energy before directing it toward her opponents to either harm or bind them. By multiplying the chain, she can also use it as pseudo-magical foci to cast multiple different forms and types of magic simultaneously.

### Venus Wink Chain Sword

**Venus Wink Chain Sword** (ヴィーナス・ウインク・チェーン・ソード, *Vu~īnasu Uinku Chēn Sōdo*) is one of Aphrodite's techniques. She creates a demonic sword from White Metal before launching it toward her opponent, and with it, multiple larger chains short out and guide the sword toward its targets, meanwhile smaller chains erupt from the ground to bind the opponent in place for the sword.

As the sword hit its target, the larger chains wrap around the target and form a large cocoon around them before the sword explodes within the cocoon, greatly injuring - and possibly killing - the target.

## Image Gallery

Venus Love Me ChainVenus Wink Chain Sword
## Trivia

* It's already known as the "Chain of Venus" long before the name Venus is even formed.
	+ According to Aphrodite, the name "Venus" originated from the antediluvian word \**wáh₁-ōs* ("to want, charm, desire").
* It is created by Hephaestus so that Aphrodite can use her White Metal without exposing her Astaroth heritage.
* While it's primarily used by female users, males can also use it, as shown with how Paris of Troy used it in the form of a cestus to enchant and kidnap Helen.