Reading Notes: Cupid and Psyche, Part B

Cupid and Psyche 

Venus and the Goddesses 

-   From what I can remember, Gods/Goddesses usually get angry at mortals who will soon die while the the immortals are, in fact, immortal and will stay beautiful as time continues. It seems pity and immature for Gods to by jealous of mortals. 

Psyche's Prayer 

-   At least some goddesses are not pitiful. If she is so good-hearted and loved by all, why is she trying to kill a mortal woman who probably does not even want people's worship meant for Venus.

Venus and Mercury 

-       -     “So, ready to risk the unknown consequences of surrender, even destruction itself, she pondered how she should commence her imminent appeal.”

-       “Now you’re in Death’s claws indeed, and you’ll pay the price for this endless defiance.”

Venus and Psyche 

-       -    “It was not done within the law, and your child too will be illegitimate, if indeed I allow the birth at all.” I like this piece of viciousness. I’ll probably use this quote in a story.

-      -     “Venus flew at her, beat her about the head severely, tore her hair, and ripped her clothes to pieces.” In all honesty, Psyche is acting more like a godly individual than Venus is.

-       The ants reminded me of Snow White when they aid her in sorting the seeds.

Psyche's Task and The Third Task 

-      -      There have been multiple incidents where Psyche has been aided by divine intervention which means there are gods and/or goddesses who pity her enough to help her. This could be because she is the wife of Cupid or the other gods do not think she should be treated as such, but are companions of Venus who do not wish to upset her in fear she will turn on them.

The Jar of Beauty 

-        -   Psyche has issues listening to people who offer her actual, good advice.

The Sleep of the Dead 
- People only offer aid if there is something in it for them. 

The Wedding Feast 

- Apparently, everything is forgiven in the end. Psyche is mad immortal, a goddess of idiotic curiosity. 

(Psyche in the Underworld by Paul-Alfred de Curzon; from Web Source.)

Bibliography: Cupid and Psyche by Apuleius from Web Source