Both Uses of
Cupid
in
The Aeneid
- But Venus, anxious for her son's affairs, New counsels tries, and new designs prepares: That Cupid should assume the shape and face Of sweet Ascanius, and the sprightly grace; Should bring the presents, in her nephew's stead, And in Eliza's veins the gentle poison shed: For much she fear'd the Tyrians, double-tongued, And knew the town to Juno's care belong'd.†
Book 1
- Cupid meantime assum'd his form and face, Foll'wing Achates with a shorter pace, And brought the gifts.†
Book 1 *
Definition:
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(Cupid) Roman mythology: god of love; a small, winged boy whose arrows make those struck fall in love