Life is not easy for lovers, even if they are gods

The story of Cupid and Psyche is one of the oldest known love stories. The popular part is clearly how the lovers met, but it was a difficult love, with many trials and tribulations – just like love is in real life. Psyche even had to descend to the Underworld to fetch a box for her future mother-in-law, Aphrodite. The curious Psyche opened the box, which contained poisonous vapour instead of cosmetics. Fortunately, the dazed Psyché, as depicted, was rescued by his lover, Cupid. (Francisco de Goya: Allegory of Love, Cupid, and Psyche)

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