Cupid’s Revenge

Cupid's Revenge

Cupid's Revenge is a Jacobean tragedy written by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. It was a popular success that influenced subsequent works by other authors.

Revenge

Revenge is an act against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Vengeful forms of justice, such as primitive justice or retributive justice, are often differentiated from more formal and refined forms of justice such as distributive justice or restorative justice.

Cupid

In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor. His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy. During this time, his iconography acquired the bow and arrow that represent his source of power: a person, or even a deity, who is shot by Cupid's arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire. In myths, Cupid is a minor character who serves mostly to set the plot in motion. He is a main character only in the tale of Cupid and Psyche, in which he is wounded by his own weapons and experiences the ordeal of love. Although other extended stories are not told about him, his tradition is rich in poetic themes and visual scenarios, such as "Love conquers all" and the retaliatory punishment or torture of Cupid.

cupid

Noun

1. A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.
2. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Chilades, Cupido and Everes.

revenge

Noun

1. Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
2. A win by a previous loser.

Verb

1. To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
2. To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).