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    Whose hand mirror is part of a symbol for the female sex?

    Question #110067. Asked by flem-ish. (Oct 22 09 5:12 PM)


    star_gazer

    		The astronomical symbol for Venus is the same as that used in biology for the female sex: a circle with a small cross beneath.

    http://astrology.astrozoom.com/index.php?title=Venus

    Oct 22 09, 5:22 PM
    serpa

    		The hand mirror and comb of the Roman goddess Venus is often used to represent the female sex.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female

    Oct 22 09, 5:24 PM
    Watchkeeper

    		Similarly, the biological symbol for the male sex is also the astronomical symbol for the planet Mars and represents a shield and spear.

    http://www.fotw.net/flags/qp.html#astro

    Oct 22 09, 8:00 PM

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