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Eros

Syllabification: (E·ros)

Pronunciation: /ˈeräs, ˈi(ə)räs/

Definition of Eros

1 Greek Mythology the god of love, son of Aphrodite. Roman equivalent Cupid.
sexual love or desire.
(in Freudian theory) the life instinct. Often contrasted with Thanatos.
(in Jungian psychology) the principle of personal relatedness in human activities, associated with the anima. Often contrasted with Logos.