![]() In both Greek and Roman Mythology, Cupid always had a bow and arrow which he used to shoot the power of love wherever he wanted it to go. In Greek Mythology, Cupid was known as ‘ Eros‘ who was portrayed as a slender young boy with wings however, following the Hellenistic Age that ended about 31BC when Rome conquered Greece, he was portrayed as the chubby little boy we are most familiar with especially around Valentine’s Day. Although Cupid is never seen, when the weather conditions are exactly right, both of these planets can be seen in the sky after dark or whenever a planetarium is open to visitors. Two of the major planets in our solar system bear the names of Cupid’s mother Venus and his father Mars. For students enrolled in Latin I, this is one of the very first verbs (amo) that we learn to conjugate. This form means ‘desire.’ If we stop to think about it, regardless of our age, the people we love deeply are ones we enjoy and desire to be with as much as possible. In Latin, Cupid goes by two names that have different origins, but whose meanings are both associated with love. ![]()
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