Cupid
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| In [[Roman mythology]], '''Cupid''' (Latin ''cupido'') is the god of [[erotic]] [[love]] and [[beauty]]. He is equated with the [[Greek mythology|Greek god]] [[Eros (mythology)|Eros]], and another one of his Latin names is [[Amor]] (cognate with [[Kama]]). In popular culture Cupid is frequently shown shooting his bow to inspire romantic love, and often falsely associated with [[Valentine's Day]]. | In [[Roman mythology]], '''Cupid''' (Latin ''cupido'') is the god of [[erotic]] [[love]] and [[beauty]]. He is equated with the [[Greek mythology|Greek god]] [[Eros (mythology)|Eros]], and another one of his Latin names is [[Amor]] (cognate with [[Kama]]). In popular culture Cupid is frequently shown shooting his bow to inspire romantic love, and often falsely associated with [[Valentine's Day]]. | ||
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In Roman mythology, Cupid (Latin cupido) is the god of erotic love and beauty. He is equated with the Greek god Eros, and another one of his Latin names is Amor (cognate with Kama). In popular culture Cupid is frequently shown shooting his bow to inspire romantic love, and often falsely associated with Valentine's Day.
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