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Cupid
Mythology
surrounding Cupid
The mythology and information about the Roman God Cupid
Name: The name 'Cupid' is
derived from the Latin word cupido meaning "desire." *** Jurisdiction: Cupid was
described as being the Roman God of Love
Mythology: Mythical Family
Tree or Relatives: Cupid was believed to be the God of erotic love
and beauty. His mother was Venus, the daughter of Jupiter and Dione,
the wife of Vulcan although the father of Cupid was Mercury
Depiction / Description /
Symbol: a bow and a quiver of arrows Cupid is often depicted as a
putto which is a naked, podgy human baby boy, often having wings *** Name of equivalent Greek God:
Eros
Roman Mythology and Information about Cupid
Cupid (Eros) was the god of
love and the son of the goddess Venus. He was her constant
companion; and, armed with bow and arrows, he shot the darts
of desire into the hearts of both gods and men. The
following legend is told of him. Venus, complaining to
Themis, one of the Titans, that her son Cupid grew no bigger
than a child. Venus was told by her that it was
because he was solitary and that if he had a brother he
would soon start to grow. Shortly after a brother, Anteros,
was born and Cupid immediately was seen to increase rapidly
in size and strength.
Cupid the God of Love -
Association with Lovers and Saint Valentine's Day
This Roman God of Love is
still famous in modern culture due to his close association
with love. His name and symbols are particularly associated
with St. Valentine's day. Valentine's Day or Saint
Valentine's Day is the traditional day on which lovers
express their love for each other by sending Valentine's
cards and love tokens. Valentine symbols include heart
shaped objects and the figure of the winged Cupid holding a
bow and quiver of arrows. According to legend, Cupid had two
different types of arrows which accounts for this
Roman god's association with both romantic and erotic love.
Anyone hit by one of Cupid's arrow did not die but fell in
love. The Golden Arrow signified true love and the Leaden
Arrow represented wanton and sensual passion. The ancient
myths and legends tell that his mother, Venus, used to send
him on such errands.
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