Psyche's husband turned out to be Eros, the god of love. When Eros saw Psyche, he was so overwhelmed by her beauty that he accidentally pricked himself with his own arrow, falling in love with her instantly.
A modern-day connection to the story of Psyche and Eros could be the theme of overcoming obstacles to find true love, similar to how Psyche had to navigate challenges to be reunited with Eros. This can be seen in relationships that face challenges but ultimately overcome them to strengthen the bond between partners.
Eros appears invisible to Psyche because he has been instructed by his mother, Aphrodite, to keep his true identity hidden. This is part of Aphrodite's plan to prevent Psyche from discovering who her mysterious lover really is. Additionally, Eros may choose to remain unseen to deepen the mystery and test Psyche's love and loyalty further.
Aphrodite sent Eros to Psyche because Psyche's beauty was threatening to overshadow hers, causing jealousy and anger. Eros was tasked to make Psyche fall in love with something hideous, but he ended up falling in love with her instead.
In Greek mythology, Psyche is a mortal princess who marries Eros, the god of love. Other characters in her story include her jealous sisters, the goddess Aphrodite (Eros' mother), and various gods and creatures that Psyche encounters on her journey.
The wife of Eros was named Psyche. They had one daughter named Hedone.
Eros, or Cupid, is married to Psyche.
Psyche. Aphrodite was jealous of Psyche's beauty, and had Eros make her fall in love with a monster with his arrows, but when Eros reached in to get a closer look at Psyche, he pierced himself with one of his arrows. They had a child, Hedone.
Eros is told only to have one wife, Psyche. Psyche is only reported in Roman writing where Eros was associated with Cupid.
Psyche.
Hedone.
Psyche did in the story of Cupid and Psyche.
Eros and Psyche had only one daughter named Hedon. In Roman mythology she was called Voluptas.
Eros (Roman counterpart- Cupid) married Psyche.
Hedone.
Psyche's husband turned out to be Eros, the god of love. When Eros saw Psyche, he was so overwhelmed by her beauty that he accidentally pricked himself with his own arrow, falling in love with her instantly.
Hedone (Pleasure)