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The Graces and Cupid: Divine Love and Enchantment in Greek Mythology

Explore the enchanting world of Greek mythology through the tales of the Graces—Aglaias, Euphrosyne, and Thalia—sisters of joy who delight in song and dance. Discover their lineage as daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, their enchanting powers to please men, and their mesmerizing performances for Apollo. Also delve into the story of Cupid, the god of love, and his relationship with Psyche, highlighting themes of beauty, curiosity, and the struggles of love. Uncover these timeless myths that continue to inspire modern storytelling.

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The Graces and Cupid: Divine Love and Enchantment in Greek Mythology

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  1. The gods and goddesses Victoria baker

  2. The graces • Lineage: Aglaias (splendor), Euphrosyne (mirth), and Thalia(good cheer) are sisters. They are the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, child of titan, ocean. • Symbols: songs and dance • Powers: please men when they sing • Weaknesses: there are no weaknesses present • Identification: “queens of song” • Important events: danced enchantingly to Apollo's lyre • Allusions: no allusion present

  3. Cupid (Latin) Eros (Greek) • Lineage: Aphrodite's son/companion • Symbols: Arrows, love • Powers: makes one fall in love with another • Weaknesses: he departs where there is hardness • Identification: “god of love” “matchmaker” • Important events:meeting Pysche • Allusion: The movie ‘Beastly’

  4. Psyche • Lineage: the youngest daughter of three, father is the king, married to cupid • Symbols: lust, beauty, curiosity • Powers: no powers are present • Weaknesses: no one falls in love with her, she does not fall in love with anyone • Identification: very beautiful • Important events: king went to the oracle, the king and his servants dropped her off at the hill as the oracle said to do to meet her lover. • Allusion: The movie ‘Beastly’

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