Himeros
son of Ares and Aphrodite, represents sexual desire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Himeros (Ancient Greek: Ἱμερος "uncontrollable desire") is the god of sexual desire or unrequited love. He is one of the Erotes.
Himeros is shown to carry a bow and arrow. He created desire and passion in mortals. He is often depicted as a young man or child.
His parents are Ares and Aphrodite and he's brothers with Eros, his twin brother. His other siblings include Pothos, Anteros, Hermaphroditus, Hedylogos, Phobos, Deimos and Harmonia.
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Sources
- "Himeros." Greek Mythology Wiki. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 June 2016.
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