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Cupid



Cupid, or Amor, in Roman mythology, the god of love, the son and companion of Venus, identified with the Greek god, Eros, son of Aphrodite and Ares. He is usually depicted as a small boy, winged, naked, and armed with bow and arrow, capable of causing those wounded by his arrows to fall in love.



See also: Mythology.

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