In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupīdō [kʊˈpiːdoː], meaning passionate desire) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known in Latin as Amor (Love). His Greek counterpart is Eros.

Why do they call it Cupid?

They named him Cupid, a synonym for Eros that also translates to “desire.” (His mother was likewise Venus, the Roman version of the Greek Aphrodite.) For the Romans, the character of Cupid was always a cherubic little boy who followed his mothers wishes to make people fall in love. Venus and Cupid, circa 18th century.

What are the words in the acronym Cupid?

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