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1 The Romans had many different gods and myths; they based most of their religion on the Greek religion. The myths were important to the Romans because it was their way of explaining on how the earth and the other things were created. Menu

2 Roman Myths and Legends Roman Myths and Legends Some Roman Goddesses Some Roman Goddesses Some Roman Gods Introduction Cupid and Physche The End

3 Protector and special counselor of the state. Love, beauty and fertility Agriculture, grain, crops, fertility and motherly relationship Queen of the underworld

4 King of the gods and the god of sky and thunder Water, sea, storms and earthquakes Underworld Beneficial and hindering fire Love

5 Brother Divided In 3 Parts World

6 Venus was Jealoused of Physche Cupid Mortal girl, so Venus Send his son To use his golden Physche Arrows while Was sleeping so that when she wakes Next

7 Venus Cupid would have placed a Vile creature for Cupid Physche To fall in love with. Felt in with Love So, Physche Next

8 Physche places a curse on that keeps her from meeting a suitable husband. From that moment, Arrows Venus Continue his mission, however Decided that he will no longer shoot Cupid After months of no Loveon Earth Next

9 agrees todemands (that he desire physche)only if he begins work immediately. Venus Finally, Psyche's parents consult an oracle, which tells them to leave Psyche on the nearest mountain, for her beauty is so great that she is not meant for (mortal) man. Cupid But then, the West wind carries physche to a palace where she is attended by invisibles servant and at night Cupid visit her but forbids her to look at him. Cupid and Physche Menu

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