Eros, as we discussed in class, is romantic love. I found an article about the Greek god of live also named Eros. According to the article, Eros was the mischievous companion of Aphrodite (the goddess of love). I love Greek mythology and find it absolutely fascinating! The myth continues that Eros, who is mentioned to be mischievous but I also suspect he holds a sexual/romantic component because of how we use the word, and Himeros (desire) are the constant companions of Aphrodite. Valentine's Day's mascot, cupid, comes from the myth of Eros; even though Eros is still distinguished from Erotes (cupids). The connection between Eros and cupids in mythology is obvious. Both characters use a bow and arrows to ignite love in the hearts of men (and gods) and they are both often depicted as children. Due to evolution in ancient myths, there are three categories of Eros. The first Eros is from the ancient cosmogonies. The second Eros is from the philosophers and mysteries. And lastly, the third Eros is from the erotic poets. This article was awesome. It had way more information I could dare to ask for about the god Eros. That is why I love Greek mythology. It can get confusing at times, but there is so much detail in fabled characters. We discussed Eros in context with Babett's Feast and briefly Chocolate for Water. The passion expressed in the movies was amazing. The god Eros was known for striking love directly into people's hearts. The high level of passion from the god explains the level of passion released by people infected by Eros (love). And I do mean infected. The passion was transferred through food in the movies. But if you've ever been around a couple (or a person) in love, it can be intoxicating. The happiness emits from them can be infectious. Unless you find in nauseating of course.
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