Aphrodite[Venus]: The goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite is the mother of the Erotes, gods of love. She is known to be the most beautiful goddess, and also the subject of several affairs with her husband, Hephaestus. Aphrodite is very seductive and is nearly irresistible.
The Erotes Eros[Cupid]: The god of Love, sex and desire, Eros is better known as the winged angel, Cupid. He is the son of Aphrodite and Ares, god of war. He once committed several acts of adultery, until he fell in love with Psyche, his now wife. But a jealous Aphrodite cursed her to complete several grueling tasks to "prove her love" for Eros. Psyche fell into a deep sleep on her journey, and Eros revivied her. Zeus made her immortal and the couple wed.
Anteros: The god of requited love, his name literally means "Love Returned". He is the younger brother of Eros, given to him as a "playmate" by Aphrodite. Anteros avenges unrequited love and protects mutual feelings.
Pothos: The god of longing, Pothos is assumed to be the son of Eros. He stands for the longing or yearning for someone, especially when the person is absent. He brings people together, with the help of the other Erotes.
Himeros: The god of sexual desire, Himeros is often confused in value with Eros, As he is also a god of sex. However, Himeros represents unrequited love, or feelings unable to be satisfied. He can also be a god of longing, like Pothos.
Lesser-known Gods
Hedylogos: The god of sweet-talk and flattery. These children master in charmspeak and seduction. Some records say Hedylogos is the son of Aphrodite.
Hymen: The god of marriage, ceremonies and festivities. These children are often very loyal to their partners. Though, they are often very convivial and party people.
Peitho: The goddess of seduction. This goddess is considered a daughter of the Titians Tethys and Oceanus (by Hesiod) or Aphrodite (common myths). She was the wife of Hermes, the messenger god.
Other love deities
Adonis: The god of beauty and desire, Adonis is said to be the adopted son and lover of Aphrodite and also lover to Persephone. In Greek myth, Adonis was taken in by Aphrodite, who fell in love with him. He was then entrusted into the care of Persephone. But, she refused to give Adonis back. Zeus solved the issue by dividing Adonis' time with the goddesses into three parts; 1/3 of the year, he'd spend with Aphrodite; another 1/3 with Persephone. The last 1/3 was his choosing. Adonis chose Aphrodite. Later on, Adonis was killed by a wild boar. Who sent the boar has been disputed.
The Erotes
Eros[Cupid]: The god of Love, sex and desire, Eros is better known as the winged angel, Cupid. He is the son of Aphrodite and Ares, god of war. He once committed several acts of adultery, until he fell in love with Psyche, his now wife. But a jealous Aphrodite cursed her to complete several grueling tasks to "prove her love" for Eros. Psyche fell into a deep sleep on her journey, and Eros revivied her. Zeus made her immortal and the couple wed.
Anteros: The god of requited love, his name literally means "Love Returned". He is the younger brother of Eros, given to him as a "playmate" by Aphrodite. Anteros avenges unrequited love and protects mutual feelings.
Pothos: The god of longing, Pothos is assumed to be the son of Eros. He stands for the longing or yearning for someone, especially when the person is absent. He brings people together, with the help of the other Erotes.
Himeros: The god of sexual desire, Himeros is often confused in value with Eros, As he is also a god of sex. However, Himeros represents unrequited love, or feelings unable to be satisfied. He can also be a god of longing, like Pothos.
Lesser-known Gods
Hedylogos: The god of sweet-talk and flattery. These children master in charmspeak and seduction. Some records say Hedylogos is the son of Aphrodite.
Hymen: The god of marriage, ceremonies and festivities. These children are often very loyal to their partners. Though, they are often very convivial and party people.
Peitho: The goddess of seduction. This goddess is considered a daughter of the Titians Tethys and Oceanus (by Hesiod) or Aphrodite (common myths). She was the wife of Hermes, the messenger god.
Other love deities
Adonis: The god of beauty and desire, Adonis is said to be the adopted son and lover of Aphrodite and also lover to Persephone. In Greek myth, Adonis was taken in by Aphrodite, who fell in love with him. He was then entrusted into the care of Persephone. But, she refused to give Adonis back. Zeus solved the issue by dividing Adonis' time with the goddesses into three parts; 1/3 of the year, he'd spend with Aphrodite; another 1/3 with Persephone. The last 1/3 was his choosing. Adonis chose Aphrodite. Later on, Adonis was killed by a wild boar. Who sent the boar has been disputed.