The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue
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TLDRPsyche, a woman of unparalleled beauty, is abandoned by her father on a cliff due to a prophecy that she will marry a cruel creature. Carried by the West Wind to a palace, she meets a gentle husband she cannot see. Upon discovering he is Cupid, the god of love, their relationship falters as he disappears. Psyche undertakes impossible tasks given by Venus to prove her worth, aided by creatures and an unseen voice. Ultimately, Psyche's bravery and efforts lead to her immortality and marriage to Cupid, with whom she has a daughter named Pleasure. Her story becomes a symbol of the complexities of love.
Takeaways
- 💔 Beauty can be both a blessing and a curse.
- 🌬️ Psyche is saved by Zephyr, the West Wind, who transports her to a mysterious palace.
- 🌑 In the darkness, Psyche bravely meets her unknown husband nightly.
- 🎯 Cupid, the hidden husband, is revealed – love complicates divine and human relations.
- 🔥 A mishap with hot oil leads to Cupid's departure and Psyche's despair.
- 🔮 An unseen voice offers guidance throughout Psyche's trials.
- 🐜 Helpful ants aid Psyche in completing Venus's first task.
- 🐑 Psyche cleverly collects the golden fleece with guidance from a river god.
- 🚪 Psyche's journey even takes her to the Underworld for Proserpina's beauty.
- 😴 Opening a box of sleep leads to Psyche's collapse, but Cupid comes to her aid.
- ☝️ Psyche's courage proves her equal to Cupid, earning her immortality.
- 👶 Psyche and Cupid's daughter, Pleasure, symbolizes the joy and complexity of love.
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Psyche faced the curse of unrivaled beauty, leading to her loneliness as even her father surrendered her to destiny; she was left on a cliff to marry a dangerous being according to prophecy. Rescued by Zephyr, she was brought to a mysterious palace where a kind, unseen husband visited her. Though content, her curiosity led her to discover his true identity as Cupid, leading to his departure. Venus later tasked Psyche with challenges, which she overcame with help, to prove her worth to marry Cupid. After completing these nearly impossible tasks with divine assistance, Psyche was granted immortality by Cupid. They ultimately had a daughter named Pleasure, intertwining their destinies with love and desire eternally.
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Who was Psyche abandoned by?
She was abandoned by her father.
Who did Psyche marry according to the oracle's prophecy?
She was to marry a cruel and savage serpent-like winged evil.
What did the unseen voice tell Psyche about her husband?
The voice told her that her husband awaited her in the bedroom, if she dared to meet him.
How did Psyche discover her husband's identity?
She approached her sleeping husband with an oil lamp and discovered it was the god Cupid.
What happened after Psyche discovered Cupid's identity?
Cupid flew away, believing gods and humans could not love as equals.
What tasks did Venus assign Psyche?
Sorting a pile of seeds, collecting golden fleece, and getting Proserpina's beauty in a box.
How did Psyche complete the first task?
An ant colony took pity on her and helped sort the seeds.
What assistance did Psyche receive on her journey?
Assistance from an unseen voice and various creatures like ants and a river god.
What was inside Proserpina's box?
The box was filled with sleep, not beauty.
What happened after Psyche completed Venus's tasks?
Cupid made Psyche immortal, and they had a daughter named Pleasure.
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- Psyche
- Beauty
- Cupid
- Love
- Venus
- Oracle
- Tasks
- Immortality
- Underworld
- Soul