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Eros-Forum Romanum-Can only be used for educational and non-profit purposes Eros was the god of love and fertility. He was known to represent all of the strife and misery that could be brought about by love and desire.

Pronunciation: EE rohs

Depicted: Eros' Roman counterpart Cupid is usually depicted as a winged boy or fat baby. He is very often found blindfolded and carrying a bow and arrows to shoot his victims. Eros is very often pictured as the constant companion of Aphrodite.

Father: Chaos, Ares, Zeus, or Hephaestus

Mother: Aphrodite, Gaea

Wife: Psyche

Children: Voluptas

Other Names: Cupid, Amor

Special Objects: Gold and Lead Arrows

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