Cupid, the Roman god of desire, love, and attraction, is the equivalent of the Greek god Eros. In mythology, Psyche is the wife of Eros/Cupid. Psyche, a mortal princess renowned for her exceptional beauty, became the wife of the god after overcoming a series of trials set by Venus, Eros's mother.
The Story of Cupid and Psyche
- The story, as detailed in various sources, depicts Venus's jealousy of Psyche's beauty leading to her instructing Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with an unworthy man.
- However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche.
- Their union, though initially secret due to Venus's interference, eventually leads to Psyche becoming a goddess and their eternal union.
The references highlight this union: Theoi.com describes Psyche as the "goddess of the soul and the wife of Eros (Roman Cupid)." Other sources, such as the provided snippets about the myth, support this fact, emphasizing Venus's jealousy and Cupid's eventual love for Psyche.
It's important to note that several references mention "Cupid's wife" in the context of clothing brand names, but this is unrelated to the mythological figure. These instances are commercial uses of the name and not to be confused with the mythological spouse.
