In continuation of the unit Cupid and Psyche, I really felt the pain of Psyche in losing her husband, Cupid. No one offered her any help, nor could she find her husband to beg for his forgiveness. All the while, Venus was hot on her trail, wild with rage and contempt at her son having disobeyed her orders to marry Psyche off to a brutish and undesirable husband.
I really enjoyed the story of Psyche's trip to the underworld, but I couldn't help but shake my head at the end when her undying curiosity caused her to open the jar against the warnings she received. I was kind of surprised at her welcoming into the kingdom of the gods, but was happy for her daughter being born as immortal, being called Pleasure.
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| Cupid and Psyche's Wedding, by Raphael |
Then, the story returns to the original tale of the man turned into a donkey. I was very happy by his escape with the kidnapped girl, as I’d somewhat forgot I was rooting for them.
Hooray! - Lillian
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