Happy Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 14th, 2008The legend of Cupid and Psyche.
In Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus, who envied the extrodinary beauty of the mortal girl, Psyche. Venus sent Cupid to destroy Psyche, but instead he fell in love with her. Although Psyche was entrenched in a grand lifestyle by Cupid, she was forbidden to gaze upon him because he was a God.
Eventually Psyche’s sisters convinced her to look at Cupid, telling her he was a monster. When Psyche looked upon Cupid, she was punished with abandonement.
Psyche searched for her lost love and was directed by Venus to accomplish a series of difficult tasks. Venus tricked Psyche and she was put into a deep sleep. When Cupid discovered his lifeless love, he restored her. Psyche was forgiven by Venus and the other Gods and their love was blessed.
A happy ending.
