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Eros in Greek

Eros in Greek is Έρως, Έρωτας — Eros means the Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth; the Roman equivalent is Cupid.

Eros in Greek

Έρως
proper noun
Pronounced: Eros
(Greek god) The god of love and sexual desire; son of either Erebus and Nyx or Aphrodite and Ares. His Roman counterpart is Cupid.
Έρωτας
proper noun
Pronounced: Erotas
(Greek god) The god of love and sexual desire; son of either Erebus and Nyx or Aphrodite and Ares. His Roman counterpart is Cupid.

What does "Eros" mean?

  1. name The Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth; the Roman equivalent is Cupid.
    "Eros is often shown carrying a bow and arrows."
  2. noun Romantic or sexual love, especially the passionate, desiring kind (as distinct from other forms of love like affection or friendship).
    "The poem explores the difference between eros and simple companionship."
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Eros in a sentence

  • Eros is often shown carrying a bow and arrows.
  • The poem explores the difference between eros and simple companionship.

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What is "Eros" in Greek?

"Eros" in Greek is Έρως, Έρωτας. Eros means: The Greek god of love and desire, often depicted as a winged youth; the Roman equivalent is Cupid.

How do you pronounce Έρως?

"Eros" in Greek is Έρως, pronounced "Eros".

How do you use "Eros" in a sentence?

Example: "Eros is often shown carrying a bow and arrows." In Greek, "Eros" is Έρως, Έρωτας.

Are there other ways to say "Eros" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "Eros": Έρως, Έρωτας.

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