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-{{Template}}+{{Template}}In [[Greek mythology]], '''Eros''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Ἔρως) was the [[Greek primordial gods|primordial god]] of [[attraction|lust]], [[love]], and [[ intercourse]]; he was also worshipped as a [[fertility]] deity. His name is the root of words such as ''[[erotic]]''. In some myths, he was the son of the deity [[Aphrodite]]. Like [[Dionysus]], he was sometimes referred to as '''''Eleutherios''''', "the liberator". His [[Roman mythology|Roman]] equivalent was [[Cupid]], "desire", also known as Amor, "love".
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In Greek mythology, Eros (Greek: Ἔρως) was the primordial god of lust, love, and intercourse; he was also worshipped as a fertility deity. His name is the root of words such as erotic. In some myths, he was the son of the deity Aphrodite. Like Dionysus, he was sometimes referred to as Eleutherios, "the liberator". His Roman equivalent was Cupid, "desire", also known as Amor, "love".




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