Friday, January 09, 2026

Whos child was Cupid? I didn't know till 5 mins ago that there were also lead arrows that caused hate--Lead poisoning?

AI Overview Cupid, the Roman god of desire, is most commonly known as the son of Venus, the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war, though his Greek counterpart, Eros, sometimes had different parentage in older myths, occasionally being a primordial force or child of Aphrodite and Ares/Zeus, but always linked to love and desire. He's famous for his mischievous nature, shooting arrows that make people fall in love, and his own love story with Psyche. Key Figures & Relationships: Parents: Venus (Love) & Mars (War). Greek Counterpart: Eros, son of Aphrodite (Greek Venus). Wife/Love Interest: Psyche, a mortal princess. Symbolism: Depicted as a winged child or youth, carrying a bow and arrows. Golden arrows cause love; lead arrows cause aversion. His Role: A powerful force, often depicted as a mischievous matchmaker for gods and mortals, symbolizing attraction and desire.
Cupid - Wikipedia
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Elaine Paige--sings Memory from Cats--some of the lyrics by T S Eliot.

My friend,now Dr Pattaraporn Sirikanchana from Thailand, then a Buddhism Ph.D.candidate, was so excited to be going to NYC to watch Cats,but...