What is the Greek name for the Roman god known as Cupid?
Cupid wearing a helmet and carrying a buckler, perhaps in reference to Virgil's "Omnia vincit amor" or as political satire on wars for love, or love as war. Cupid In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupīdō , meaning "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 war god Mars. He is also known in Latin as "" ("Love"). His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed
Cupid (2009 TV series) Cupid (2009 TV series) Cupid is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC from March 31 to June 16, 2009 and was broadcast Tuesdays at 10:02 PM Eastern/9:02 PM Central. The series is a revival of sorts of the network's 1998 series of the same name, changing its primary setting from Chicago to New York City. "Cupid" was canceled on May 19, 2009. Like the 1998 series from which it draws inspiration, this series is about a larger-than-life character who may or may not be the Roman god of love—Cupid—sent to earth to bring one hundred couples together