Valentine’s Day would not be complete without Cupid, the most recognized symbol of love. Nope, we are not talking about one of Santa’s reindeer. We are speaking of Cupid, the God of Love. It is said that if Cupid shoots his arrow of love and hits you, that you will fall helplessly and madly in love with the next person you meet.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of Venus, the goddess of love. In greek mythology, he was known as Eros and was the son of Aphrodite.
According to Roman mythology, Cupid fell madly in love with Psyche despite his mothers jealousy over Psyche’s beauty. While he married her, he also told her never to look at him. He visited her only at night. Her sisters convinced her to look at Cupid despite his warning. So she lit a lamp one night so she could see him. Cupid then left her.
Psyche wandered aimlessly for a time, searching in vain for Cupid. She happened upon the temple of Venus. Venus, looking to destroy her, gave Psyche a series of perilous tasks, each one more difficult and previous than than preceding one. Her final task was to deliver take a little box to the underworld and get some of the beauty of Proserpine. She was warned not to open the box. But again, curiosity overcame her and she opened the box. There was nothing in the box but deadly slumber. (Don’t despair, this story has a happy ending!)
Cupid, who really loved Psyche all the while, came upon her lifeless body. He forgave Psyche and swept the deadly slumber back into the box. The gods then made Psyche a goddess.
At this point it is appropriate to say “and they all lived happily ever after”. Oh, by the way, if he hits you with one of his arrows, you too will live happily ever after!
Note: There are many versions of the story of Cupid and Psyche. The basic theme is the same, but details of the myth vary.
Did you know? Cupid is sometimes shown blindfolded. Why?…Because love is blind!
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(you must be a member of this group to comment)JmacBroad
Feb 13 2008 16:22
So this is where the party is!
I should have known!!!! How are you all today??!!
KarinB
Feb 13 2008 12:54
.....and Tabs
just opened!!
29dntc9
Feb 13 2008 12:53
Stop thinking
Like that! LMAO!! McDonald’s is down the street!!
triplH
Feb 13 2008 12:42
was thinking
about having to wash the dishes
29dntc9
Feb 13 2008 12:41
Got THAT right!!
Kinda limits the options to a mere few thousand choices….
triplH
Feb 13 2008 12:36
same here...
too nasty to cook outside.
29dntc9
Feb 13 2008 12:30
Still trying
To figure out the menu for the 500…….
29dntc9
Feb 13 2008 12:29
Except for snow
It’s the same deal here. It was 72 yesterday, and only 30 today……Mother Nature is on something, I am quite sure….
triplH
Feb 13 2008 12:20
hey Bud
it snowed a lil’ last night and it’s been pouring all day. now it’s just cold and miserable
29dntc9
Feb 13 2008 12:17
How's it going H3?
Cold up in your neck of the woods??