The mention of Cupid usually conjures up images of a cherub brandishing a bow and arrow. Before being adopted and renamed by the Romans, Cupid was known to the Greeks as Eros, the handsome god of love. Valentine's Cupid is thus an interpretation of Eros, the Greek god of love. He appeared in early art and poetry as a handsome youth. It is a character who represents power over love and is subservient to his mother.
Who is the god Cupid
According to Roman mythology, he was Cupid god, born of Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and Venus, the goddess of love. Armed with a bow and arrows. He was mischievous and played by "piercing" people and gods with his enchanted arrows.
Cupid today is considered one of the most iconic symbols of love and romance. In the original Greek myths, Eros played with the emotions of gods and mortals, and not always in the nicest way. It is in various mythical stories caused unrequited love, jealousy and a dangerous love story, which did not have a happy ending.
Christian influences on tradition
As Christianity began to spread across Europe, the fascination with God the rest of the winged children. Renaissance Italian artists included winged babies called "putti" in their work. These winged characters represented pure love and always had angel wings. The word "putti" comes from the Latin word "putus", which means "boy", but due to strong Christian influences, people spoke of them as "cherubim", a reference to the cherub angels who were in charge of protecting God in heaven, the glory and the doing of God's will.
Cupid as love
Like many themes that have evolved over time, the symbolism behind Cupid has become permanent and has become a representation of pure love. As Valentine's Day has evolved over the millennia, it's only fitting that the cherub evolved as the main mascot of the holiday. It is a wonderful symbol of purity and love. Because of its associations with love, the Victorians of the 19th century are credited with popularizing Valentine's Day and giving it a romantic spin.
