EROS
Eros (Ἔρως) · Roman Cupid
primordiallove · desire · generative force
Eros is the Greek god of love and sex. The Romans referred to him as Cupid or Amor. In the earliest account, he is a primordial god, while in later accounts he is the child of Aphrodite.
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AT A GLANCE
Greek nameEros (Ἔρως)
Roman nameCupid
Typeprimordial
Domainslove · desire · generative force
EpithetsLysimeles
ParentageAphroditetellings differ →
Symbolsbow and arrows · wings · torch
Cult centersThespiae (the Erotidia festival) · Athens (altar at the Academy)
EtymologyFrom eros, "desire, love" — the noun and the god are one word.
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