description Cupid Overview
Cupid is the Roman god of love, desire, and erotic attraction, perfectly synonymous with the Greek god Eros. He is typically portrayed as a winged infant or young boy armed with a bow and a quiver of arrows. According to mythology, a person struck by Cupid's arrow would be filled with uncontrollable romantic desire, allowing him to manipulate both gods and mortals. He is recognized as the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war.
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Cupid ranks #30 of 167 in the Deity ranking, behind Minerva, ahead of Marduk.
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Who is the Greek counterpart to the Roman god Cupid?
Cupid is the Roman god of love, desire, and erotic attraction, and he is perfectly synonymous with the Greek god Eros. The Romans adopted the mythology of Eros when integrating Greek culture into their own.
Who were Cupid's parents in classical mythology?
In later Roman mythology, Cupid is traditionally considered the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. This pairing was popularized by Roman writers and poets.
What happens to someone struck by one of Cupid's arrows?
According to mythology, a person struck by Cupid's golden arrow would be filled with uncontrollable desire and erotic love for the next person they saw. Conversely, being struck by his leaden arrow would cause them to feel intense aversion and flee.
Who did Cupid famously marry in Roman mythology?
Cupid famously married a mortal woman named Psyche. Their trials and ultimate marriage are famously detailed in "The Golden Ass," a novel written by the ancient Roman author Apuleius in the 2nd century CE.
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