Protogenos- first born of immortals
Eros- Protegonos of generation, Son of Aphrodite
-one of the first to emerge at creation
Protogenos of sexual desire
-driving force of Procreation
Younger Eros (Cupid)- boy with bow and arrows
Eros known as Amor or Cupido = god of love
-also faithful companion of aphrodite
Hesiod represents him as a cosmic god who emerged self born
He lit the flame of love in gods and mens hearts
- armed with bows and arrows or a flaming torch
- portrayed as a child but fiercely loyal also depicted and portrayed many different ways
brought order and harmony to caotic world through love
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