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Cupid and Psyche
Cupid and Psyche is an ancient myth from Apuleius' *The Golden Ass* about a mortal woman who falls in love with a divine being and must endure trials of faith, betrayal, and transformation to achieve reunion and apotheosis.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche adapts and reinterprets this myth across multiple episodes, treating it as a template for spiritual initiation and the soul's journey toward divine love. She translates the classical narrative into contemporary frameworks—cyberpunk noir, psychological depth, and personal transformation—mining its betrayal arcs and redemptive trials as metaphors for consciousness work and the cost of loving the transcendent.
Episodes (7)
EP.096
The Golden Ass Book 5: Cupid and Psyche, The Betrayal
This episode explores the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, focusing on the betrayal and trials of Psyche as she attempts to reunite with her love Cupid.
EP.101
The Golden Ass Book 4 Part 3: Cupid and Psyche
This episode explores the myth of Cupid and Psyche from Book 4 of Apuleius' The Golden Ass.
EP.099
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside Cupid and Psyche
Greek mythologyGreek mythology comprises the ancient stories, gods, and archetypal narratives from classical Greece, including figures like Psyche, Cupid, and various deities associated with cosmic forces and the underworld.The Golden AssThe Golden Ass is a 2nd-century Latin novel by Apuleius that contains the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche, one of the earliest recorded Western love stories involving divine-human union and trials of faith and transformation.divine loveDivine love is the spiritual force or sacred principle of love that transcends the material world, often depicted in mythology as both transformative and cosmic in nature. It manifests as an invisible, celestial power that connects souls across realms and survives separation.mythologyMythology encompasses the traditional stories, legends, and archetypal narratives that cultures use to explain the world, human nature, and spiritual truths. These stories persist across time through retellings, adaptations, and reinterpretations.
At a Glance
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