Cupid

Cupid, that mischievous winged boy that feels pleasure every time his arrow traverses the heart of his victims—to make them fall in love, is believed to be responsible for the craziness of love. This cute and magical child is the symbol of romance and is known as the son of Venus. The legend says that Cupid has two kinds of arrows, the golden one which represents true love, and the leaden one which represents desire and passion. According to a mythological tale, Venus was playing with his son when one of his arrows scratched her; the result made the goddess fall crazily in love with Adonis, the first man she saw after receiving the wound.