Each Valentine’s Day, when I see images of the chubby winged god Cupid taking aim with his bow and arrow at his unsuspecting victims, I take refuge in my training as a scholar of early Greek poetry ...

Once upon a time long ago, Apollo came upon Cupid on the top of Mount Parnassus, home of the Muses. It was a place sacred to the god of music and healing, and he loved to visit. This day he was ...

What would Valentine's Day be without images of a golden-tressed boy armed with bow and arrows? The arrows represent feelings of love and desire, and they are aimed and cast at various individuals, ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, there’s one figure you’ll probably see everywhere you look. You won’t be able to miss him while planning Valentine’s Day ideas and browsing for the perfect Valentine’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of ...

Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is a universal symbol of Valentine’s Day who has inspired artists for centuries. Often appearing as a winged infant in artists’ depictions, carrying a bow and a ...

A part of the fresco "Triumph of Galatea," created by Raphael around 1512 for the Villa Farnesina in Rome. Art Images via Getty Images Each Valentine’s Day, when I see images of the chubby winged god ...

Once upon a time long ago, Apollo came upon Cupid on the top of Mount Parnassus, home of the Muses. It was a place sacred to the god of music and healing, and he loved to visit. This day he was ...