0
Physche was so beautiful when she was born that her king father compared her to the great goddess of beauty, Aphrodite or Venus. Outraged when she heard this, she sent her son Eros or Cupid, to shoot her with one of his arrows that makes anyone fall in love with the first person they see. So when Eros was about to shoot her, he accidentally pricked himself in the finger and fell in love with Physche. And so he married her.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Vivi
Devin
Professor
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is it important to learn about Greek mythology?
Learning about Greek mythology helps us understand the beginnings of Western civilisation. It also helps give us a wider perspective of religion.Another good reason to learn about Greek mythology is because much great literature, religious practices and stories in the west are based from it. Further, the stories are very colorful and entertaining.Greek mythology was the basis of the ancient Greek religious beliefs and an important part of their culture.
What is the modern expression that refers to a persons weak spot and is based on a figure from greek mythology?
a person's "achilles heel"
What is the modern expression that refers to a person's weak spot and is based on a figure from greek mythology?
An "Achilles heel" is a person with a weak spot.
Who does Psyche marry?
Cupid. After a long, and arduous path, Cupid and Psyche are eventually united. Jupiter pleaded the cause of the lovers so well with Venus (Cupid's mother) that she consented (she had been opposed to Psyche). At this, Mercury brought Psyche up to the heavenly assembly where she was married to Cupid.
What is a harpies symbol?
The word harpy is known in Roman and Greek mythology as female monsters. They had human faces and the body of a bird. The word itself means "snatchers".
