Himeros

This article is about the mythological figure. For other uses, see Himeros (disambiguation).
Himeros
God of desire and lust
Aphrodite with Himeros, detail from a silver kantharos, c. 420-410 BC
AbodeMount Olympus
SymbolBow and arrows

In Greek mythology and ancient Greek religion, Himeros (Ancient Greek: Ἱμερος, romanized: Hímeros, lit. 'desire') is a winged love deity who is part of Aphrodite's procession. Often described as "sweet", he is the god and personification of desire and lust.

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