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Cupid is actually the Roman form of the Greek god Eros, child of Aphrodite. Eros was the god of passionate love, so it sort of makes sense, ish, for Cupid to represent Valentine's Day.
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Why is cupid used in Valentine's Day?
Valentines day is the day for lovers, and cupid was the god of love.
Who is cupid and why is he used to represent Valentines day?
Cupid is a Greek god. He's Aphrodite's son. Because Aphrodite is the goddess of love her son is supposed to remind you that she's the reason of this holiday and she gave birth to him. Also because he shoots arrows of love.
What was eros roman counter part?
His roman counterpart was cupid. That is how we got cupid for valentines day.
What happens when you get hit with Cupid's arrows on Valentines Day?
You fall in love.
Why Is Cupid Related to Valentine's Day?
Because he is the God of Love and Valentines is the Love day
How do you get cupid's Tommy gun in MySpace Mafia Wars?
You get it on Valentines Day butt u cant get it no more because Valentines Day passed so Next year on Valentines Day try 2 get it..
What does Earth and Valentine's Day have to do with Greek and Roman mythology?
Valentines day is influenced by a Greek god named Cupid or Eros and Earth day has to do with Mother Earth or Terra.
What symbols are associated with valentin's day?
The most common valentines symbols associated with Valentine's Day include: hearts, Cupid, Cupid's bow and arrow, pink, and red. Flowers and chocolates have also become sort of symbols of Valentine's Day as well.
Why did Aphrodite represent the month of February?
She is the god of love and beauty and Valentines day is in February
Why is Cupid associated with Valentine's Day?
Cupid (Greek: Eros) is associated with Valentines Day because he is the god of sexual love/desire. His parents were the god of war Mars (Greek: Ares) and the goddess of love Venus (Greek: Aphrodite). Because of his mother being goddess of love, and himself being the god of sexual desire, Cupid has become a big part of Valentines Day. The way he would get people to fall in love with each other was to shoot his special arrows at them.
What valentines symbols are associated with Valentine's Day?
cupid, hearts, doves, and sweet smelling roses or other red flowerswell from what i see that is always around on valentines day is all the same stuff over and over again. Their could be many symbols that are associated with valentines day like hearts, cupid, and roses from what i have seen. Their could be more that i do not know about but this is just what i always see when that holiday comes around.
Is there school on valentines day?
there is no school on valentines day
