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M Cupid’s Helper A6 STAR BEACON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Cupid’s connection to love H earts tend to be afutter on Valen- tine’s Day, and Cupid just might be the scoundrel behind those starry-eyed feelings. Just who is this arrow-wielding Cupid and how did he become associated with Valentine’s Day? GOD OF LOVE AND DESIRE Ancient Greeks and Romans were prolifc storytellers and used mythology to explain many of the mysteries of life. Certain feelings and happenings on Earth were attributed to the moods and actions of Gods who presided over the people. In Roman mythology, Cupid was the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. His Greek counterpart was Eros, while in Latin Cupid was known as Amor. According to myth, Cupid was the son of the winged messenger Mercury and Ve- nus, the goddess of love. Cupid’s machi- nations were often guided by his mother’s hand, and matchmaking remained his most well-known trait. As time went on and Christian infuenc- es pushed out ancient Greek and Roman beliefs, Cupid was seen as an angel of heavenly and earthly love. Cupid could easily be mistaken for many other angelic cherubim portrayed in artwork during the Renaissance period. Eventually Cupid became a popular icon of Valentine’s Day. CUPID’S APPEARANCE Cupid has appeared in different ways in illustrations and other artwork through- out history. Sometimes he is depicted as a winged, chubby infant carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows. Classical Greek art depicts Cupid as a slender, winged youth. The reason Cupid has wings is because lovers are known to be fighty and change their moods and minds with some fre- quency. He is boyish because love is irra- tional, and he carries arrows and a torch because love can both wound but also infame the heart. Cupid has traditionally been portrayed as benevolent, if not mischievous. After all, his goal is to bring two lovers togeth- er. His arsenal was equipped with two different kinds of arrows. People pierced by gold-tipped arrows would succumb to uncontrollable desire. Those afficted by an arrow with a blunt tip of lead desired only to fee. “CUPID AND PSYCHE” Cupid may have been responsible for bringing many people together with his special arrows, but he also was granted the opportunity to experience love him- self. According to the myth of “Cupid and Psyche,” Psyche was a beautiful woman whose appearance rivaled even that of Venus. People grew enchanted by her beauty and started to neglect the worship of Venus. Jealous of this attention, Venus asked Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster. But when Cupid saw how beautiful Psyche was, he accidentally dropped the arrow meant for her and pricked himself instead. He immediately became enamored with her. Psyche, who had not been able to marry like her other sisters, feared she had been cursed by the gods in some way. She was sent away to avoid the premonition of marrying a monster, but Cupid, hidden from sight, ended up visiting Psyche and gaining her trust and affection. The pair then married, although Psyche had never seen her husband in the light of day because he forbade her to look upon him. After all, he was a god and she was a mortal. One night Psyche disobeyed Cupid’s edict and snuck a peek by candlelight. She was amazed by his beauty and became startled, wounding herself on one of his arrows. Psyche ended up dropping hot wax on Cupid, which woke him up and he ran off. Psyche wandered endlessly trying to fnd her lost husband and had to go through various trials established by a still-jealous Venus. In one of her trials, she ended up getting put to sleep, but Cu- pid revived her and pleaded with Jupiter to make Psyche immortal and let her be his true wife. Jupiter ultimately granted that wish. Cupid will forever be connected to the concepts of love and affection, which is why he has become an unoffcial symbol of Valentine’s Day. SURPRISE HER AT WORK OR HOME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY! 461 South Broadway, Geneva (440) 466-2355 (BELL) Holiday Bell Florist We feature: Local Chocolatier Romolo and also Russell Stover Valentine Candy! T h e P erfect G ift. T h e P e rfect P l a c e P e P P r e e f r r e f f c t c c G i f i i P e P P r e f r r e f f c e e t c c P PLACE 20 MIN FROM THE OHIO LINE HALLMARK SPECIALS! Colleen Loeslein, Owner 814.474.5413 3912 Avonia Road, Fairview Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6 • Sat. 9:30-5 • Sun 11-4 “Erie’s Only Locally Owned HALLMARK GOLD CROWN STORE” “Bear Hugs Panda Club” Interactive Stuffed Animal $ 19 99 with purchase of three Hallmark cards HURRY! Ends February 14th Bouts & Bouquets Flower Shop Happy Valentine’s Day! 23 N. Broadway • Geneva, OH 44041 440-415-0533 • boutsandbouquetsgenevaoh.com MENTION THIS AD FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE. 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Cupid’s HelperA6 STAR BEACON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Cupid’sconnection to love
Hearts tend to be aflutter on Valen-tine’s Day, and Cupid just might be the scoundrel behind those starry-eyed feelings. Just who is
this arrow-wielding Cupid and how did he become associated with Valentine’s Day?
GOD OF LOVE AND DESIRE
Ancient Greeks and Romans were prolific storytellers and used mythology to explain many of the mysteries of life. Certain feelings and happenings on Earth were attributed to the moods and actions of Gods who presided over the people.
In Roman mythology, Cupid was the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. His Greek counterpart was Eros, while in Latin Cupid was known as Amor. According to myth, Cupid was the son of the winged messenger Mercury and Ve-nus, the goddess of love. Cupid’s machi-nations were often guided by his mother’s hand, and matchmaking remained his most well-known trait.
As time went on and Christian influenc-es pushed out ancient Greek and Roman beliefs, Cupid was seen as an angel of heavenly and earthly love. Cupid could easily be mistaken for many other angelic cherubim portrayed in artwork during the Renaissance period. Eventually Cupid became a popular icon of Valentine’s Day.
CUPID’S APPEARANCE
Cupid has appeared in different ways in illustrations and other artwork through-out history. Sometimes he is depicted as a winged, chubby infant carrying a bow and a quiver of arrows. Classical Greek art depicts Cupid as a slender, winged youth.
The reason Cupid has wings is because
lovers are known to be flighty and change their moods and minds with some fre-quency. He is boyish because love is irra-tional, and he carries arrows and a torch because love can both wound but also inflame the heart.
Cupid has traditionally been portrayed as benevolent, if not mischievous. After all, his goal is to bring two lovers togeth-er. His arsenal was equipped with two different kinds of arrows. People pierced by gold-tipped arrows would succumb to uncontrollable desire. Those afflicted by an arrow with a blunt tip of lead desired only to flee.
“CUPID AND PSYCHE”
Cupid may have been responsible for bringing many people together with his special arrows, but he also was granted the opportunity to experience love him-
self. According to the myth of “Cupid and Psyche,” Psyche was a beautiful woman whose appearance rivaled even that of Venus. People grew enchanted by her beauty and started to neglect the worship of Venus. Jealous of this attention, Venus asked Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster. But when Cupid saw how beautiful Psyche was, he accidentally dropped the arrow meant for her and pricked himself instead. He immediately became enamored with her.
Psyche, who had not been able to marry like her other sisters, feared she had been cursed by the gods in some way. She was sent away to avoid the premonition of marrying a monster, but Cupid, hidden from sight, ended up visiting Psyche and gaining her trust and affection. The pair then married, although Psyche had
never seen her husband in the light of day because he forbade her to look upon him. After all, he was a god and she was a mortal.
One night Psyche disobeyed Cupid’s edict and snuck a peek by candlelight. She was amazed by his beauty and became startled, wounding herself on one of his arrows. Psyche ended up dropping hot wax on Cupid, which woke him up and he ran off.
Psyche wandered endlessly trying to find her lost husband and had to go through various trials established by a still-jealous Venus. In one of her trials, she ended up getting put to sleep, but Cu-pid revived her and pleaded with Jupiter to make Psyche immortal and let her be his true wife. Jupiter ultimately granted that wish.
Cupid will forever be connected to the concepts of love and affection, which is why he has become an unofficial symbol of Valentine’s Day.
SURPRISE HER
AT WORK
OR HOME FOR
VALENTINE’S DAY!
461 South Broadway, Geneva(440) 466-2355 (BELL)
Holiday Bell Florist
We feature: Local Chocolatier Romolo andalso Russell Stover Valentine Candy!
The Perfect Gift. The Perfect PlacePePP ree frr eff cee tcc GiGG fii e PePP re frr eff cee tcc PfP L A C E
20 MIN FROMTHE OHIO LINE
HALLMARKSPECIALS!
Colleen Loeslein, Owner
814.474.54133912 Avonia Road, Fairview
Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6 • Sat. 9:30-5 • Sun 11-4
“Erie’s Only Locally Owned
HALLMARK GOLD CROWN STORE”
“Bear Hugs Panda Club”Interactive Stuffed Animal
$1999
with purchase of three Hallmark cards HURRY! Ends February 14th
Bouts & Bouquets Flower ShopHappy Valentine’s Day!
23 N. Broadway • Geneva, OH 44041440-415-0533 • boutsandbouquetsgenevaoh.com
MENTION THIS AD FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE. EXP 2/16/19
Fresh Flowers
Chocolates
Stuffed Animals
Balloons
www.pizzajoes.com
We’re Talkin’ Tasty!www
310 East Main St., Andover
440-293-477851 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson
440-576-1111
Pizza, Strombolis,
Calzones, Subs, Salad Bar,
Chicken Wings and Pasta
$2 OFFANY PURCHASE
Min. $15 purchase. Not valid with other offer/coupons. Expires 2/28/2019
Gift Certificates Available
AndoverDelivery Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 4pm-CloseSat. & Sun. 11am-Close
JeffersonDelivery Hours:Sun. thru Sat.11am-Close
Delivery Available
in Andover &
Jefferson
(5 Mile Radius)
We Offer The
TotalSalonExperience...
152 South Broadway, Geneva, OH • 466-5851
• Haircuts • Manicures• Color • Massage• Texturizing • Spa Services• Pedicure
Gift CertificatesAvailable
OPEN DAILY AT 11:00AM
“Serving the community for over 50 years”
CONNEAUT DAIRY QUEEN1009 Main St. Conneaut440-593-2765
Cupid CakePerfectly sized for two
At participating locations.
Make Her Your Valentine Forever!
53 North Chestnut St., Jefferson • (440)576-2936www.jrhofstetter.com
Tues.,Wed.,Thurs.,9-5:30,Fri.9-7,Sat.9-3
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Celebrate With Your Valentine at
4338 Lake Rd. West • Ashtabula
964-2800SERVING OUR FULL MENU ON VALENTINE’S DAY!
Call Our Reservation Hotline 440-964-2800
And The Friendliest Staff On The Planet
HAPPYVALENTINE’S
DAYfrom Tommyand Mary Ann
Dance The Night Away With
“RHYTHM CONNECTION”Friday, Feb. 15 7pm - 11 pm
SPECIAL LIMITED MENU ON FRIDAY ONLY
Featuring 14oz Slow Roasted Prime Rib
and favorites from our daily menu
Serving Dinner
Tues. thru Sat. @ 5pm
Bar Open @ 3pm
Banquet Rooms
Available For all Your
2019 Party Plans
Gift Certifi catesMake GreatGifts
