In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, popularly known today as the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. But for ancient audiences, as myths and texts show, she was ...

But Cupid isn’t ... with Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, Goodenough explained in “Jewish Symbols in the Greco-Roman Period.” The suggestion is that love intoxicates.

Through the passage of times, the holiday has become known as one not only celebrating love, but affection and friendship. Cupid, the Roman god of love, is a common symbol of the holiday.

In Greek mythology, Cupid is the Greek god of love named Eros. He was a handsome winged immortal who played with the emotions of gods and men by using his famous bow and golden arrows for more than ...

Love happens in the brain, where hormonal releases and brain chemicals like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin are released.

Son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars, god of desire Cupid has become the icon of Valentine's Day. There are several theories about Valentine's Day's origin. Some historians ...