She is terrified of this stranger, who the oracle described as a serpent.
Psyche's punishment is to be given to a mysterious creature who only comes to her in the dark of night under the pact that she will never lay eyes on him. When his mother Venus approaches him about punishing the human girl who dares to steal her offerings and affections from the people, Cupid gladly accepts. He uses love as a weapon, humoring in the weakness of people at the whims of their feelings. Their adoration for the mortal woman is so all-consuming that citizens begin to shower her with the very gifts and offerings they once left at the alter of Venus, goddess of love and beauty.Ĭupid, the god of love, takes pleasure in causing strife and mischief in the lives of humans.
People travel from afar to the small isle in the Aegean Sea hoping for a single glimpse of Princess Psyche.
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