Cupid's Love Story

Some myths accuse Cupid of playing with peoples hearts and making odd, incompatible couples out of spite. Other myths think Cupid was sent by the Gods to form happy unions. But did you know that young Cupid has quite the romantic love story of his own?

Cupid, a God, fell in love with Psyche, a human. It was an ill-fated match from the start so to keep his identity a secret, Cupid never let Psyche see him. Instead, he would visit her late at night and whisper sweet nothings to her. Sooner than later, Pysche fell madly in love with Cupid without ever actually seeing him.

Psyches sisters, jealous of her breathtaking beauty and ability to find true love, convince her to sneak up on Cupid one evening. Nave and curious to see what her one true love looked like, Psyche watched Cupid sleep. When he awoke and saw her at his bedside, realizing she had finally learned that he was a God, he said, "I must leave you forever. Love cannot live without suspicion."

Pysche, realizing what a fool she had been, went to Cupids mother, Venus, for advice. Venus, also jealous of Pysches beauty, sent her on impossible task after impossible task. Psyche sought the help of the other gods to accomplish each obstacle Venus set out for her. She surprised even herself.

Finally, Venus gave Pysche her blessing and she was reunited with Cupid. The two young lovers married and had a child, Pleasure. No wonder it feels so darn good to fall in love!