The Mythology Of Cupid

This video details the mythology and history of the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection.

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Cupid
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Old engraved illustration of Eros, Greek God of Love
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Michelangelo exhibition in Rome
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London landmark: Statue of Eros, Piccadilly Circus
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The Erechtheon, Temple of Athena, Acropolis, Athens, Greece
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Frontal portico of the Parthenon on Acropolis Hill, Athens
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Parthenon of Athens
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Two white daffodils together on white.

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Ancient greek temple ruins of Erechtheion at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
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Hyperlapse: Acropolis of Athens
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Underwater meditation. Reaching hand reflections
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BRAZIL - FESTA JUNINA - DECORATIVE FLAGS
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Ripples on water surface
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We'll take care of you on your road to recovery
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CU Water droplets falling on white narcissus flower
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Ancient archaeological site with stone columns in Europe
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Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus
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CU, Ancient Greek ceramic vase with representation of female dancers
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Dominique Dibbell

[imtherealnsa]

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Remember that you are loved, wanted, and valued more than you know. Reach out to those you love today and make sure they know it, too!

[jedlesterpaombong]

Athenians: we don't like women at all
Also Athenians: our patron goddess is Athena

[angelacahill]

So Cupid is evil? I’m honestly not surprised. I remember when he outed Nico di Angelo.

[onandonitgoes]

In one version Narcissus keeps trying to make out with himself and drowns

[Snarl_Marx]

Huh, that's pretty interesting. I would have never guessed that the change could be rooted in misogyny. But, given most of history, it seems obvious.

[scottieyoung]

A different retelling of Echo was that Zeus used her to distract Hera while he was with a women because Echo talked so much, which is why Hera cursed her to only speak other people's words. And the white flower left behind after Narcissus died was a narcissus flower, it was named after him (or the story was created to explain the flower's origin)

[sohinidutta]

Hilarious how the men were scared of this sexy, badass god who made people fall in love so they just went "NO HE'S AN INFANT" and rolled with it 😂😂😂😂

[kierankobaissi]

I think “moreover” is this channels favourite word

[giaminh]

Ryan: "okay, so he's a baby with bow and arrows..."
Shane: "If a baby shot an arrow to my chest, I'm gonna punch him in the face"

Ryan: "but it's a baby !!"
Shane: "I don't fking care"

[poki_kazoo]

I love her voice, it's so soothing

[Kelleigh]

I can’t help but think of Cupid from Supernatural; that chubby, middle aged looking man, whose nude and loves giving out hugs.

[kimberlypatton]

True..I'd much rather have a broken leg than a broken heart...Your narration is impeccable!

[AwokenEntertainment]

Makes sense that cupid is all over the place and can be cruel.. as is love..

[orvillferdinand]

I was hoping for the history surrounding Cupid’s own love, Psyche. Great content, overall. 😁

[silentsigher]

Greek and roman mythology is so interesting

[oliviamoreno]

So men have been afraid of strong women since day 1

[janicetanumihardja]

Never heard of Echo. Interesting how Greek has mythology for every phenomenon, imagine going through mountains and you hear the end of your sentence sounded back, your family was scared, and you spin this story. Fascinatingly creative!

[orihsenak]

No Cupid and Psyche? I know it's kinda 'Beauty and the Beast' but it's my favorite Cupid myth.

[dabeastfromdaweast]

Ok cool this was interesting and all, but I still can't help but wonder why this was posted to Buzzfeed Unsolved lol

[deehaus]

"Little White flowers will never awaken you" Gloomy Sunday