Passion, Sensual
487. Passion, Sensual
- Anteros Eros’s brother; avenger of unrequited love; god of passion. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 23]
- Cleopatra (69–30 B.C.) alluring and romantic queen of Egypt. [Egypt. Hist.: NCE, 577]
- Eros (Rom. Cupid ) god of love; whence, word erotic. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 76]
- Himeros god of erotic desire; attendant of Aphrodite. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 131]
- Kama god of erotic love. [Hindu Myth.: Leach, 569]
- Kiss, The sculpture by French sculptor Rodin depicting passionate embrace. [Art: Osborne, 988]
- Lolita twelve-year-old inspires lust in older man. [Am. Lit.: Lolita ]
- ruby represents intensity of feeling; July birthstone. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 28, 319]
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Alternate Names
Faunus (Roman)
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Ovid's Metamorphoses, Nonnus's Dionysiaca
Lineage
Son of Hermes and a nym…
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