Cupid is the god of desire, affection and erotic love. He is the son of goddess Venus and god Mars. In popular culture, Cupid is frequently shown shooting his bow to inspire romantic love, often as an icon of Valentine's Day. He is now in the current culture as the personification of love and courtship in general.

However, there is another creature who goes by the name AntiCupid. The AntiCupid is a recent mythical creation with no ties to the Greek origins of Cupid. AntiCupid was "created" by the growing number of people that are sickened by the modern practices of Valentine's Day. According to folklore and myth, AntiCupid is the reason for relationship troubles and if one has made poor relationship choices then AntiCupid is rumored to eat the soul of said persons during the weeks before Valentines day. So, maybe this post is really about the AntiCupid after all.

Happy? Valentine's Day!

Cupid is a con man!

Dirque du Soleil

He's from the past, so he knows the future...

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