Eros (/ˈɪərɒs/, /ˈɛrɒs/; Ancient Greek: Ἔρως, "Desire"), in Greek mythology, was the Greek god of love. His Roman counterpart was Cupid ("desire"). Some myths make him a primordial god, while in other myths, he is the son of Aphrodite.
The Shaftesbury Memorial in Piccadilly Circus, London, is popularly mistaken for Eros. In fact, it represents Anteros.
Read more about Eros: Evolution of The Cult and Depiction of Eros, Primordial God, Son of Aphrodite
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“Never had he felt the joy of the word more sweetly, never had he known so clearly that Eros dwells in language.”
—Thomas Mann (1875–1955)
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“In America the chief accusation seems to be one of “Eroticism.” This is odd, rather puzzling to my mind. Which Eros? Eros of the jaunty “amours,” or Eros of the sacred mysteries? And if the latter, why accuse, why not respect, even venerate?”
—D.H. (David Herbert)