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Who is Cupid from The Romance of the Rose and what is their importance? Roman_de_la_Rose English & Literature Cupid | The Romance of the Rose

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Cupid is the classical god of Love, specifically Courtly or Romantic Love. Cupid here is not the "baby angel" that is often portrayed in artworks, especially modern ones, but is depicted as a powerful warrior and a skilled hunter.