Eros: The God of Love & The Story of Eros & Psyche - (Greek Mythology Explained)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- As today is valentine's day, we'll be taking a look at Eros the Greek God of love as well as his iconic love story with Psyche.
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These ancient Greeks are SERIOUSLY obsessed with beauty
Aren’t we all?
One could call it pride🤔 the cardinal sin of fallen angels
well, for them women were a burden.... being beautiful was their only quality...
@@Bdoll2 not true, they were fascinated by beauty in everything. Beauty was an ideal, a virtue, it ruled their life. Men, women, architecture, textile, sports, literature, they required beauty in everything.
In the first place, asking Apollo for relationship advice was a terrible idea.
Is asking Apollo anything ever a good idea
@@vanessapandora6302 especially if Apollo absolutely hates Eros
@@vanessapandora6302 to your question the answer is a very obvious "yes" !!!
@@jjh2456 Yes but he helped Eros out.
@@Sanjaykumar-zr8my how so?
That moment when an eagle helps a woman out and you realize that eagles represent Zeus... Zeus was shipping Eros and Psyche
Wow actually seeing some good in Zeus
I was actually suprised zeus or posiedon didn't have a kid with her lmao 🤣
You gotta be shtting feathers after pulling that out of your arse😂😂
For once, he’s not a horny cheating bastard! (Or maybe he wanted Psyche for himself. Or wanted to see his grandson get it on with his wife from afar. You can’t tell me Zeus wouldn’t do that!)
@@jacobshore5115 Well, the eagle wasn't wasn't Zeus. It's just Zeus's emblem. Just like Poseidon's emblem 🔱 is a pitchfork, that doesn't mean when ever you see pitchfork in Greek mythos Poseidon is present.
I've never seen such a large number of conspiracy theorist clustered in a single place on the internet🤦♂️🤦♂️
I apologise for the lack of images relating to the subject matter being discussed it was pretty hard to find anything that didn't involve tons of nudity...
Mythology & Fiction Explained couldent you have blurred it?
We can handle nudity; it comes with the territory and may even draw in more fans.
Mythology & Fiction Explained we dont mind
Still an excellent video on Greek mythology. Very well done! I love your series!
Mythology & Fiction Explained can u do hermes
Eros wanted to be loved as a man and not as a god. Would Psyche see him in his divine form, she would probably fear him or gone mad, humans were after all little more than toys for the gods in greek religion and mythology. But love transcends everything, even the condition of gods and mortals, she was invested enough in her love than rather than going mad, she recognized her mistake and felt terribly ashamed about it.
It's one of my favorite stories and I can see the influence that had in the development of romantic literature across time, from the Medieval Romance to Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde to Shoujo manga.
great, thanks for ruining the plot for me. no point in watching the video now... lmao jk
@@JohnSmith-id8kz sucks to suck I guess /jk
Honestly dude your channel is so brilliant I just found it and I absolutely love it an it has taught me a lot about Mythology and fiction!!!!!! :) Happy Valentines Day btw!!!! :)
Luke Skywalker the 2nd same. Keep it up!
agreed
i thought the story of Hades and Persephone was beautiful. Though this is just as if not more. God I love forbidden love stories
that's beautiful too
@@jeryr7984 depends on which story you believe.
Does anyone know of other love myths with the gods
@@nephilim03 Apollo and Hyacinthus. Dionysus and Ariadne.
Honestly out of all the gods, besides Athena and her grudge against Arachne (which was somewhat justified) Aphrodite is the pettiest goddess ever
Aznpride I'd say zeus,Poseidon, Hera,Athena,Aphrodite and the Greek counterpart of discordia are all equally petty considering that they all kill,rape and destroy because of such jested scars while the men of Greek mythology besides ares are all quite humble besides those ambitious mortals who seek glory and immortality.
e e Wow did you actually not read my comment from how long ago Jesus. What was the point of calling out my own comment if you didn't even read my comment right.
Aznpride She is.
in greek mythology the biggest crime Gods would always punish would be Hubris which isn't just pride, but pride that makes you think you are bigger than the gods
wildroger but that’s the thing, psyche never said she was more beautiful then aphrodite, that was everyone telling her she was. she was put on a pedestal that she never asked to be put on
I've always been fond of the idea that the Oracle at Delphi describing Eros as she did was a result of Apollo still being upset about the Daphne thing...
Yeah. And honestly, it is also kind of true: Eros is a monster (unfair, cruel, etc) that even the gods fear.
I hope my mother in law in the future wont be as jerk as Aphrodite
He was also the reason Zeus couldn't keep it in his pants
ÑERO 01 lol
and Apollo
Dude was banging any woman who was hotter than his wife
expect for Hestia
@@seanoneil8073 and Artemis
Eros be like „PSYCHE i‘m actually not an evil snake boyfriend but a super hot god boyfriend“
Love hurts. Truth hurts. Damn, I need a drink.
Drinks hurt your stomach
Chris !!! Lmao let him cope
Don't let love destroy you. And don't let the pain of heartbreak kill you. A piece of advice, stay strong 😂
Did anybody else know that psyche was pregnant while completing all these hard tasks ?
"... waiting for his husband to arrive in the evening. And when he did, he brought with him great joy." She must be pregnant for sure.
Yes! I always wonder why people don't mention that when they retell the story
Firia Erdegard I don't get it
But there's always two versions of the story. I have heard of that one as well
Was that why the ants, good spirit with a warning, and large bird, all helped her? Because she was soon to be the mother of a demi-god?
If you have the time the Love story of Orpheus and Eurydice is a beautiful one too. I mentioned some other by mistake, getting my gods mixed up by watching RUclips for too long, but Eurydice and Orpheus apart from this love story stands out to be the best ones. 😊
El Sanchez yes😔
Yea 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I like the C.S Lewis version of the story from one of the sister's perspective, Til We Have Faces, since then this has been my favorite story from greek mythology, especially all the ways its told, I've read almost ever version, still the book's version is my favorite
This channel is why I got a 98 in my Greek Mythology class
A lot of people don't know about Anteros, I'm impressed that you had such a complete account. CS Lewis had an interesting take on the Eros and Psyche story in his book "Till We Have Faces."
can you do something about the Oedipus and Electra complex? maybe explain the myths behind the theories? love this channel so much can already see you're going to do well.
You're channel is killing it. I think yesterday, you had 32K, now you have 39K. Congrats! Can you do a video on Arachne?
I can yes.
39K? That's nothing. Check it out now ;) 46K!
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There is a big difference between seeing for the first time and fall in love and working to gain the trust lost by the person which you love.falling in love is easy,gain the person,s trust which you lost is hard
Could you do Native American mythology from north american natives to Mexico and central American to south American, also I have questions about your mic setup. I have skills in audio editing and I believe I can help boost your voice quality. Just found your channel and I really like your content, I enjoy to help you out.
Seeing a pattern with woman being said to be more beautiful than Aphrodite lol they be makin it sound like Aphrodite wasn't that good lookin xD
Careful, or she might hear you
@@Object-Impermanence-Official Aphrodite is not the strongest goddess,Athena,Hera and some goddesses are more powerful than her
@@KG-ds2fj no but she's still one of the most vengeful goddess who can and will make your life hell, and she has Eros at her disposal who can make you madly in love with anyone he wants which in my opinion if you really think about it is terrifying, or he can make someone else fall madly in love with YOU which can turn out horrible (if he does it Apollo your probably gonna end a plant , if it's Zues then Hera's after you, and even if it's not any of the gods it can still turn out horrible)
@@Object-Impermanence-Official I am not scared of Aphrodite plus I hate her
@@KG-ds2fj I never said I didn't hate her...? All the Greek gods are mega jerks, including her. If your not scared of her then that's fine! But having a goddess mad at you isn't a good idea no matter who she is or what your opinion of her is, I'm not trying to start on argument or anything btw
Very clever of you sir to discuss about Eros on Valentines Day. I almost forgot about this God. Thank you
2:59 Okay who less laughed at this? Like this dude just whacks mortals over the head and goes “bam you’re in love”
You`ve forgotten to mention a very important pillar of love which is forgiveness
Eros brother god of friendzone
bleach3413 true!
Hahaha 😂😂
Nah Haephestos is the patron God of the friendzone for SURE.
löl^
I love mythology/history, probably due to my mother being an archaeologist so I instantly fell for your channel. Do you think you could do videos on Inca mythology? I personally believe it to have one of the best mythos and and it's very not well know
It's definitely something I can look into.
After a friend recommended this channel i have spent a large chunk of my day watching, this is a story i had absolutely no idea about and im glad ive heard it now :) looking forward to learning about gods i hadnt heard much about about till now..and then ill go into the fairy tale stuff cause i wanna know about that too :D !! brilliant stuff :)
I've loved mythology since as far back as I can remember, especially that of greek culture. I just found your channel and I am dumfounded by the information and stories. I love what you are doing here, your channel is amazing!!!!
I still remember when your channel was with 12K subscribers and it was a few days ago, keep up with the amazing work. No matter what will happen don't stop creating your content, it's really awesome
what a beautiful love story!
'hell hath no wrath than a woman scorn' even the gods can be that jealous eh?
Yeah you'll find quite often they can be.
A woman scorned is the scariest thing one experience
k2d10tode11 the gods are aspects of the human condition. Eros is the impulse to romantic or sexual love; so he can't keep from being impulsive. Aphrodite, well I imagine she's rhe same sexual impulse as her son but from a feminine (aphrodisiac) perspective. I haven't worked out whether jealousy really has to be a part of sexual impulsiveness. Thoughts on that, anyone?
Rosalina& and Luma thanks, I needed that and it reminded me: I forgot Aphrodite's the goddess of beauty not only love, and Psyche's beauty was an actual threat to her. Beauty and sex in the same package - wow! And personified in a deity who has no impulse control - danger! No way around it, jealousy comes with the territory.
yah was once refused by a girl because i was way too passive. she said am not 'jealous enough'
women can be weird sometimes!
I know many stories in mythology have various retellings, but from the general consensus I get, I really feel for Psyche in all accounts of this story. First of all, everyone beginning to worship her instead of Aphrodite, those were actions beyond her control. As far as I know, she never asked to be worshiped as a goddess; in fact, she seemed to hate it, since everyone else's reactions to her extraordinary beauty was what made her very lonely and isolated. And Aphrodite gets mad at Psyche instead of everyone else? I think that's just unfair.
Then when Eros gets involved with Psyche, it's interesting the few different accounts I hear of his agency in the story. In one, he pricked himself with his own arrow and fell in love with her; in another, he fell in love with her naturally and pricked himself with his own arrow to ensure he would stay in love with her. Also, I've often questioned, whatever happened to that winged serpent monster who was supposed to marry Psyche in Apollo's prophecy? In one version, it was just a prophecy, but nothing ever came of it, but in a few others I heard, it was Apollo basically lying through his teeth, describing Eros as a hideous monster to get revenge on Eros for making him fall unrequitedly in love with the nymph Daphne. In the version where the prophecy went nowhere, I kinda envision the idea of there actually being a winged serpent monster who comes after Eros and Psyche when he didn't get his promised bride, I think that would make for an interesting sequel. LOL But in the other account, of Apollo lying about Eros, that honestly makes more sense.
As far as Psyche mistrusting Eros, with or without her sisters planting seeds of doubt in her mind, I kinda don't blame Psyche for being suspicious of Eros at first. First off, she was prophesied to marry a monster, I'd still be looking for the monster after being with an invisible Eros for a while, because two, Eros didn't show his face to her and didn't explain at first why, so yeah, I'd be suspicious, too. LOL Though to defend Eros a little, I would advise that Psyche tell Eros about the prophecy Apollo made about him so maybe they could clear that up at least...? But even then, I'd still want my lover to show his face. Funny how Eros says love cannot exist without trust, and yet he doesn't trust her to accept him as he is. Does this sound like a double standard to anyone else? I mean, I can't blame Eros for being hurt by the lack of trust from Psyche, since he didn't know about the prophecy (as far as I know), but yeah, even then, still kind of a double standard.
Circling back around to Eros' agency in the story, a few accounts I've heard was that he stayed away from Psyche until he couldn't bear it anymore and flew back to her, especially after he heard about all she went through to try getting him back. In another, I heard that he secretly aided her in her labors, once again showing up to her as an invisible voice, which I honestly really like; it would show that Psyche didn't have to do all the work in mending the relationship. LOL And in the version where Psyche did do all the work...um, yeah, speaking from personal experience of being in one-sided relationships where it looked like it was all on me to make things work, yeah, not a fan of this version of the story. LOL
I can at least appreciate that Eros eventually did return to Psyche of his own accord, even though I'm still a bit iffy about him, maybe they were able to make things work and straighten everything out afterward, but...eh, I donno, Eros and Psyche still don't sound like the healthiest romance, but this is just my take on it. XD
Yep. I agree with what you said. There is definitely a lot of double standards in this story. But the Gods of Greek mythology are often hypocrites. There is a lot of communication issues between the two too. Hopefully, this whole mess taught them how to properly talk and to be more honest and trusting.
@@elisa4620 Hey, thanks for stopping by! Yeah, I hope this experience taught both Eros and Psyche to be better communicators to each other as well. :) If they're one of the only romantic couples in Greek mythology who got a happy ending, I should hope they straightened things out. LOL
I really loved this one, and admire how each of your videos goes indepthly into the origin and influence of the deity you're discussing. I know the video was about Eros, but I highly appreciate learning about Enteros (I'm unsure if I spelled his name correctly) as I have never heard of him before, what a shame he is overshadowed. I loved how you compared them and their duality and how tenderly you presented the story of Eros and Psyche
It is spelled ANTEROS I think and his relationship with Eros is very interesting :)
Yep Aphrodite is just as much a petty child as most other gods. But wow that amount of jealous and mistrust spreading around. One would think these people would use common sense... guess love, pride, and vanity are blind with a sprinkle of doubt.
this is why i prefer the Norse/Germanic/Celtic deities, they dont go around trying to stick their dicks into everything
Efraim Except Odin and Thor? One story has them in direct competition over who could boast the most sexual conquests. Or maybe it was the most offspring. Same thing anyway.
Mark Torres The Greek gods and titans are just an over exaggerated human family.The Greeks saw the gods having just as imperfect if not more than the humans that they rule over.
By the way I LOVE your vid's & have told meny of my friends about them, there interesting & informative, without being condescending, you have a great voice that resonates 😊
Dude... This is a really instructive, entertaining and well made video. Like all of your vids are but you've outdone yourself with this one !
This channel is a ticking time bomb. Keep it up dude
the true curse of beauty......
knew were this story was going because i live it ...lol
I'm glad RUclips recommended you to me. Speaking of love stories could you do Orpheus and Eurydice?
Beauty and the beast was an inspiration source of Eros and psyche and both stories are very similar
Other way around
I’ve heard the story before, but your voice is very soothing and you explain things really well so now I understand it much better. Thank you.
Can you please make a video about Achilles? I’ve been very curious about for such a while
Wow psyche's sisters is so jealous and heartness.And Aphrodite is too bitter thinking that she's number one to look and love give it up Aphrodite don't hate, graduate.
Beautiful, Extremely beautiful story, I love it
LOVED THIS STORY!!! Why hasn't no one made a movie of this
Your channel's a gift. Thank you for existing.
Great video as always, I really appreciate all your work and effort!! And happy valentines day btw
this is my favorite myth , it has such a happy ending and i love your channel.
Wasn't Psyche also pregnant with Aris child & after her triles didn't he give her Ambrosia to make her Immortal like him??
I believe the gift of Ambrosia was from Zeus as a wedding gift.
Ahhh, the lengthy videos are the best! You did a great job again! ♡
That was one beautiful story. A hidden pearl among the many Greek Myths for sure. Thank you for bringing it to us.
And yes, your channel is growing rapidly
Dammnnnn yesterday was like 39 k now u have 49 ur channel is killing it bro. Keep Up the Good work And Can u do more loves story?
I think I've gained around 12k since RUclips featured me on trending yesterday it's been crazy.
Mythology & Fiction Explained rlly that’s a sick. I’m truly happy for u man hope u get 100k rlly soon 😇😇😇
Part of it may be something called Academic Games. This year those competing will be studying Greek and Roman mythology.
The best explanation of their love. Well done. I love this story/myth.
This Is my favorite greek myth ❤ you do an amazing job :D
Please can yo do now the myth of Selene and Endymion? ❤
This is so enjoy to listen You did a very great job, and i'm pretty sure that it would be more enjoy to watch this as a movie but how come there was never a movie about these two.
I love your work and wish to hear more about love or admiration. Your explanatories help me sleep at night.
Beautifully narrated. I love your channel.
This has always been one of my favorite stories from the Greek mythos. I always liked that fear was so preeminent in the story, because Love is very scary, for everyone. Thanks!
You should do Apollo and Daphne next :)
Ooh and also Apollo and Hyacinthus
How ironic. Aphrodite in her efforts to end the love cult that had built around Psyche ended up turning her into a god for real.
This really is the most beautiful and oddly realistic depictions of true love in classic literature and mythology. I have adored this story since I took Latin in high school. That’s where I also found out that it was the original inspiration for the story of beauty and the beast, not going to lie.
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Are you going to do a video on Lilith, Adam's first wife?
YEs
@Asia Alyanna Marie Dela Cruz Lilith was meant to be with Adam but run off with Satan so Eve had to be created and Lilith is only referenced in the Jewish testament. I hope that it helps!
@Asia Alyanna Marie Dela Cruz According to Jewish mythology, Lilith was Adam's first wife. She and Adam were made at the same time, both from the dust of Earth, and so they were quite literally equals. Lilith recognized this and wanted to be treated as such, but Adam wanted her to be subservient to him. Due to this, they argued a lot. The final straw came when Lilith wanted them to take turns on top during sex. Adam refused (and in some versions of the story, tries to rape her). Desperate for help, Lilith does something which is considered forbidden in Judaism: She calls out the personal name of God. And, as punishment for this, she's expelled from the Garden of Eden and turned into a demon, with owl wings and/or feet in some depictions, doomed to stalk the earth preying on infants and stealing men's seed during their dreams at night. In short, Lilith was literally demonized for standing up for herself and became the scapegoat for infant mortality and dudes' wet dreams.
Shimmering Silver she ran off because she wanted to be treated equally not less by Adam right?
Wonderful, relaxing stories
Wait a minute--Eros flies away when Psyche tries to see him because "love cannot exist without trust", but he hid himself from her up until that point because he thought love between a god and human was impossible. That seems disturbingly hypocritical. She was supposed to have literal blind faith in her husband but he was free to come into the relationship with doubts? Not cool. If I were Psyche, I would've called him out on that. Love and trust have to go both ways for a healthy bond. It takes two to tango.
It is clearly hypocritical on Eros' part. Which is why this whole mess happened. Their relationship couldn't work out on the long run as long as Eros would not be more honest and trusting himself. At least in the end he seems to have understood it (maybe).
@@elisa4620 Agreed. The story from his perspective would be really interesting. Maybe, as Psyche goes on all her physical quests, he meanwhile goes through an emotional/spiritual journey where he learns to trust himself individually and as the other half of a couple.
What a wonderful video, I love listening to these stories!
Lol Aphrodite's face around 10:50
Francis Maria Regalado shookt😂
LOVED IT
I recently read a condensed version of this story. I found it ironic that he went to apollo for help when he was a reason Apollos love turned into a tree and also funny that literally every was wanting those 2 together but his mother lmao
This is like a compilation of fairy tales from when i was a kid, living in the castle with what you think is a monster but turns out to be a beautiful man, then visiting sisters who trick you into ruining your own relationship is just like the beauty and the beast I read, and the three tasks isn't dissimilar to the old rumplestiltskin story
parts of this story reminds me of the origional version to beauty and the beast, when the sister's hatch a plan to hurt psyche's happiness.
Psyche was filled with Determination!
I really like these stories, thank you for putting these stories up.
Hi!!! I just found your channel and it's amazing!!! I've loved Greek mythology since I was a little girl and I love knowing that I finally found a channel with lots of it!!! I was wondering if you could do something on Venus/Aphrodite. The Goddess of Love herself!!!❤
Finally the RUclips trending page actually gives attention to an interesting RUclips channel. I love Mythology. You should do a video on Epona the Goddess of Fertility and Horses in Celtic Mythology, as a huge fan of Folk Metal I love Celtic Mythology.
Do a video on Apollo, and/or Helios
I love that I have found your channel. I love mythology and you do a very good job telling the stories.
every single videos you've made is very educational and this is how people were so excited to see those especially me. keep up the good work amigo :)
I want to know more about Nyx: the goddess of night
Other name of Nyx is #Nox, the goddess of night.
This was a good story thank you for posting, and Happy Valentine's Day 😍!!!
Such a love story worthy to tell in Valentine's Day.
I heard that in Greek mythology there was.....I think seven types of love. Idk how many exactly. Can you please make a video on types of love.
Your channel is very nice and amazing I really like mythology and fiction
I love all these mythological stories your voice is perfect
Fantastic Love Story . With so much meaning that is still relevant today.
Eros and psyche is my favorite it's almost perfect I love it the jealousy,love and trust makes it amazing
Your voice is amazing. Have you ever considered reading poetry and posting it? Or perhaps short stories? Just a thought. Keep up the brilliant work! Sending you my best, from Memphis, TN.
You should do one about apollo and hyacinthus
That’s a good one.
This was really great. I like this much better then your other channel. You should think about doing something more like this. Tell stories from ancient myths.
Your channel is brilliant! Keep the accounts coming, sir!
I'm loving the content keep it up cause I love Greek mythology
Love this! Thank you!
I'm new to your site, and I have been watching all day. I am in love it! Thank you for your time and effort you put into this. 💜
0:32 - 0:33
Did he curse
Just found this channel and immediately subscribed. Amazing stuff!
Love is hard...but worth it with the right person who u choose
Another amazing video!
Always when I watch your videos I keep thinking on the Percy Jackson series
Apparently animals in ancient Greece can sense when mortals are being tested by gods. Amazing story. Truly appreciate your channel Mythology & fiction explained
The song that came in at about the 4 minute mark is commonly used in creeptpasta narrations. Gave me a little jolt of dread when it started playing. XD