Cupid
- occupation:
- Deity
- Nationality:
- Roman
Ancient Roman god of love and beauty, also known as the Greek god Eros, equivalent of Amor in Latin poetry. Cupid was the son of Mercury, messenger of the gods, and Venus, goddess of love; often appears as a winged infant carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows, he is said to cause love or passion in his victims.
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