Love Word of the Week
Cupid \KYOO-pid\ noun 1 : the Roman god of love
2 not capitalized: a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow
The Story Behind the Word
According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was often depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. The Romans sometimes saw Cupid as mischievous and careless, but in general he was seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all.
2 not capitalized: a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow
The Story Behind the Word
According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was often depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. The Romans sometimes saw Cupid as mischievous and careless, but in general he was seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all.
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