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According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was sometimes depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. Cupid was generally seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all, but his matchmaking could cause mischief. Venus wasn't above using her son's power to get revenge on her rivals, and she once plotted to have the beautiful mortal Psyche fall in love with a despicable man. But the plan backfired: Cupid fell in love with Psyche, and she eventually became his immortal wife.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Beginner line dances include Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, and Power Jam.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s right: Red Velvet Cake Blizzard and Red Velvet Blizzard Cupid Cake are back.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
That was, until big-hearted border officers took in these destitute immigrants, who found new lives in America as Selma and Lieu, Petunia and Peanut, Cupid, Penelope, Selena and Floyd.
—Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Cupid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cupid. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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