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According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Mercury, the messenger god, and Venus, the goddess of love. In Roman times, the winged "messenger of love" was sometimes depicted in armor, but no one is sure if that was intended as a sarcastic comment on the similarities between warfare and romance, or a reminder that love conquers all. Cupid was generally seen as a good spirit who brought happiness to all, but his matchmaking could cause mischief. Venus wasn't above using her son's power to get revenge on her rivals, and she once plotted to have the beautiful mortal Psyche fall in love with a despicable man. But the plan backfired: Cupid fell in love with Psyche, and she eventually became his immortal wife.
Examples of Cupid in a Sentence
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Winter and Benward are proud parents to six pups: Chloe, Cupid, Casper, Cleo, Cobain and Cash.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 10 June 2025
The Algorithmic Cupid For a significant time already dating apps have demonstrated AI's power to influence romantic connections.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The all-time mark is 134 by the 1899 Cleveland Spiders, whose players included Highball Wilson, Crazy Schmit and Cupid Childs.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
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“Cupid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cupid. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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