For my mythology course i am writing short essays on each of the greek gods and I am having trouble finding emblems, animals, and plants or herbs associated with Eros. Any help will be much appreciated : )))
2006-10-06 14:30:10 · 3 answers · asked by dscline43 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The Romans regarded Eros as a symbol of life after death and decorated sarcophagi with his image. The Greeks regarded him as most beautiful and hansom, the most loved and the most loving. They placed statues of him in gymnasiums (as most athletes were thought to be beautiful).
He was depicted on every form of utensil, from drinking vessels to oil flasks, usually showing him ready to fire an arrow into the heart of an unsuspecting victim.
Here are symbols associated with him:
Epithets:
Protogonos (First-Born)
Symbols:
Arrows, winged snadles
Animal(s):
Dove
Sacrifices:
Copper, rose, myrtle, clover, benzoin, sandalwood, apple, cinnamon
Primary Cult Center (s):
Thespiae, Parion, Athens
Festivals:
Symposia, sacrifices at the gymnasia
Hope this helps. Goodluck!
2006-10-06 14:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by ~Charmed Flor~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eros is more commonly known as Cupid (in roman mythology forward) so you can google up Cupid and probably find more info. Hope I helped. Peace. :-)
2006-10-06 21:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bow and arrow.
2006-10-07 22:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋