Eros

Eros (Greek: Ἔρως, "desire" or "love") is a figure representing sexual love and beauty in classical mythology. He is often portrayed as the son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and either Ares, the god of war, or Hermes, the messenger god. In Hesiod's Theogony, Eros is described as one of the primordial deities who came into existence at the beginning of time, alongside Chaos and Gaia. The Romans identified Eros with their own god Cupid, who was depicted as a winged youth carrying a bow and arrows that could inspire love or desire in those struck by them. The concept of Eros has also been explored philosophically, notably by Plato in his Symposium, where it is discussed as a powerful force that drives humans to seek beauty and truth. In Hebrew, the closest translation for Eros is Ahava (אהבה), which means "love." The term has also been translated into other languages, such as Amor in Spanish and Italian, Amour in French, and Liebe in German, each reflecting the cultural nuances of love and desire in their respective contexts.