The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue
TED-Ed・2 minutes read
Psyche, abandoned by her father, married Cupid after being saved from a cruel fate by Zephyr, eventually enduring hardships set by Venus to be together and start a legendary love story with their daughter Pleasure.
Insights
- Psyche, abandoned by her father, meets Cupid after being saved by Zephyr, leading to a challenging but ultimately rewarding journey of proving her love and worth through difficult tasks set by Venus.
- The union of Psyche and Cupid, achieved through perseverance and overcoming obstacles, symbolizes the triumph of love over adversity, resulting in the birth of their daughter Pleasure and the establishment of a legendary love story that transcends mortal boundaries.
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Who is Psyche?
A mortal woman of unparalleled beauty.
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Psyche's Trials: Love Conquers All
- Psyche, abandoned by her father due to her unparalleled beauty, was left on a cliff where she was to marry a cruel serpent-like being, but was instead carried by Zephyr to a palace where she met her mysterious husband.
- Psyche's husband, revealed to be Cupid, the god of love, was burned by hot oil when she discovered his true identity. Despite this, they found a way to be together as equals after overcoming a series of impossible tasks set by Venus.
- Completing tasks with the help of unseen voices and various beings, Psyche proved her worth to Cupid, leading to their immortal union and the birth of their daughter Pleasure, marking the beginning of their legendary love story.
