There isn't a single god specifically designated as the "god of male love" in established mythologies like Greek mythology. However, several deities are associated with love and relationships that included same-sex pairings. Within the context of Greek mythology, Eros is significant. He is often depicted as a god of love and procreation, and while not exclusively associated with male love, his role in homoerotic relationships is noted in the provided context, often alongside Heracles and Hermes.
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Eros: A prominent god of love and procreation, Eros is part of a triad (along with Heracles and Hermes) involved in homoerotic relationships within Greek mythology, bestowing qualities like beauty, strength, and eloquence onto male lovers. [Reference: Eros is also part of a triad of gods that played roles in homoerotic relationships, along with Heracles and Hermes, who bestowed qualities of beauty (and loyalty), strength, and eloquence, respectively, onto male lovers.]
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Other Gods and Same-Sex Relationships: While not specifically "gods of male love," various accounts of Greek mythology detail same-sex relationships involving gods like Zephyrus. [Reference: Ares, Hades and Hephaestus had no male lovers as far as I can recall. But even minor gods had same-sex lovers such as Zephyrus who was in love ...] This highlights that while a single deity dedicated to male love is absent, same-sex relationships were acknowledged and featured within the context of their mythological framework.
It is important to note that the understanding and interpretation of ancient mythologies evolve with ongoing research and scholarship. The provided references offer insights into specific aspects of same-sex relationships within a particular mythological context.
