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The Roman love god Cupid is often equated with the Greek god Eros. Cupid is also called Eros by the Romans.
Cupid - Lupercalia - Gamelion - Valentine's Day
. Twin themes of purification and fertility come together in the Roman holiday called Lupercalia.
Marriage of Cupid and Psyche - Apuleius Golden Ass
English translation of the marriage of Cupid and Psyche from the Latin Golden Ass, by Apuleius.

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