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Cupido

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Cupid), in Roman mythology, was the god of loving desire, a translation of the Greek πάθος . The name is more poetical than mythical, and usually he is identified with Amor (q.v.).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cupido'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cupido.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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