Is it a coincidence that both the Sumerian (Inanna) and Roman (Venus) goddesses of love were associated with the planet Venus?

by steadyachiever
piney

And does it have to do with the planet Venus appearing brightest in the sky just after sunset and just before sunrise?

Searocksandtrees

Hi, you may be interested in this post by /u/Daeres, which makes a brief comment on the relationship between the goddesses and the planet Venus (the Morning Star)