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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CupidCupid - Wikipedia

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   In classical mythology, Cupid / ˈ k j uː p ɪ d / (Latin: Cupīdō [kʊˈpiːdoː], meaning "passionate desire") is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor / ˈ æ m ər / (Latin: Amor, "love").

   • Children: Voluptas
   • Symbol: Bow and arrow

   • Consort: Psyche

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › CupidCupid | Mythology, Appearance, Powers, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Cupid, ancient Roman god of love in all its varieties, the counterpart of the Greek god Eros and the equivalent of Amor in Latin poetry. According to myth, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the winged messenger of the gods, and Venus, the goddess of love.

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4. www.history.com › news › who-is-cupidWho Is Cupid? | HISTORY

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   Discover the history & mythology of Cupid, including his love story with Psyche, facts and how he became the symbol of love, especially during Valentine's Day.

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     A Roman cupid figurine and other artefacts dating back 12,000 years have been found during major roadworks on the A417 in the Cotswolds. The items - including including pottery, nail clippers, coins and jewellery - will go on public display on 11 May at Gloucester Guildhall.

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7. mythopedia.com › topics › cupidCupid – Mythopedia

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Cupid (or Amor) was the Roman god of love, the equivalent of the Greek Eros. He was typically represented as a winged boy with a bow and arrow, usually found in the company of his mother Venus. Though a popular figure, he had almost no mythology of his own.

8. theconversation.com › what-the-mythical-cupid-canWhat the mythical Cupid can teach us about the meaning of ...

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   Feb 10, 2022 · In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, popularly known today as the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. But for ancient audiences, as myths and texts show, she was...

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9. time.com › 5516579Here's Cupid's History, and Why He's Part of Valentine ... - TIME

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   Feb 13, 2019 · Though Cupid is traced back to Greek and Roman mythology, here's how the icon of Valentine's Day went from a handsome god to a child. The Valentine's Day icon began as a handsome young man in ...

10. cosmons.com › greek-and-roman-religion › greek-andWho is Cupid? The Story of the Roman God of Love - COSMONS

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    Aug 23, 2023 · The god Cupid — in Latin Cupido, meaning “Desire” — was the son of none other the Roman goddess of love, Venus. Many often confuse the Roman god Cupid with the Greek love god Eros, son of Aphrodite.