Cupido

Cupido is the Latin name of the mythological figure known in English as Cupid, the god of love and desire in Roman mythology. Often depicted as a winged youth armed with a bow and quiver, he is said to shoot arrows that incite romantic attraction or aversion. He appears as the son of Venus (and sometimes Mars) and is the Roman counterpart of the Greek Eros. In classical literature and Renaissance art, Cupido figures as a playful, sometimes mischievous, patron of love, and his image has become a symbol of romantic affection and Valentine’s Day.

In biology, Cupido is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, commonly known as the blues. The genus comprises several small blue species found in Europe and Asia. Taxonomic placement varies: some authorities treat Cupido as a distinct genus within the tribe Polyommatini, while others place its species in the genus Polyommatus. The common name Blues reflects their characteristic wing coloration.

The name Cupido derives from Latin cupīdō, meaning "desire." Beyond mythology and biology, the term appears in literature, art, and modern popular culture as a reference to Cupid and themes of love.