Cupid and Psyche
Psyche, a young woman of extraordinary beauty, provokes the envy of Venus, goddess of love, who sends her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster. However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche. The girl, unaware of the identity of her mysterious lover,...
Psyche violates the prohibition
Compelled by her sisters’ curiosity and jealousy, Psyche disregards the prohibition and lights a lamp to glimpse Cupid’s face as he sleeps. A drop of oil awakens him, and feeling betrayed, he flees, leaving her alone. Venus then subjects Psyche to a series of...
An eternal love
The final challenge requires Psyche to journey to the Underworld to acquire some of Proserpine’s beauty. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Psyche accomplishes this task. Cupid, now reconciled with Psyche, appeals to Jupiter, who grants her immortality. The two...