Passion, Sensual

Passion, Sensual

AnterosEros’s brother; avenger of unrequited love; god of passion. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 23]Cleopatra(69–30 B.C.) alluring and romantic queen of Egypt. [Egypt. Hist.: NCE, 577]Eros(Rom. Cupid) god of love; whence, word erotic. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 76]Himerosgod of erotic desire; attendant of Aphrodite. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 131]Kamagod of erotic love. [Hindu Myth.: Leach, 569]Kiss, Thesculpture by French sculptor Rodin depicting passionate embrace. [Art: Osborne, 988]Lolitatwelve-year-old inspires lust in older man. [Am. Lit.: Lolita]rubyrepresents intensity of feeling; July birthstone. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 28, 319]