Description
Eros: God of attraction, creation, and the cosmic bond.. attraction, creation, and the cosmic bond
Eros
Eros — God of attraction, creation, and the cosmic bond.. attraction, creation, and the cosmic bond
OriginAphrodite and Ares; or a primordial force
LovePsyche
Symbolsbow, arrows, wings, torch
Fateimmortal; power of desire
Frequently asked questions about Eros
Who is Eros in Greek mythology?
Eros is presented in this atlas as armastuse, iha ja siduva jõu jumal. The figure belongs to the wider network of Greek gods, Titans, heroes and primordial powers.
What is Eros associated with?
Eros is associated with külgetõmme, loomine, kosmiline side. Symbols and visual attributes include vibu, nooled, tiivad, süda.
Where can I see Eros in the family tree?
Open the interactive family tree and focus directly on Eros to see related gods, origins and mythic connections.
Sources and classical context
This atlas summarizes Greek mythological traditions from classical and mythographic sources. The stories vary by region and author, so the entries are written as a clear educational guide rather than a single fixed canon.
- Hesiod — Theogony
- Homeric tradition — Iliad, Odyssey, and Homeric Hymns
- Apollodorus — Bibliotheca
- Later Greek and Roman mythographic summaries