Cupid vs. Greed — What's the Difference?

In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupīdō [kʊˈpiːdoː], meaning "passionate desire") 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.

Greed (or avarice) is an uncontrolled longing for increase in the acquisition or use of material gain (be it food, money, land, or animate/inanimate possessions); or social value, such as status, or power. Greed has been identified as undesirable throughout known human history because it creates behavior-conflict between personal and social goals.

Roman Mythology The god of love; the son of Venus.

Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Cupid A representation of Cupid as a naked cherubic boy usually having wings and holding a bow and arrow, used as a symbol of love.

An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

A putto carrying a bow and arrow, representing Cupid or love.

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Chilades, Cupido and Everes.

To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.

The god of love, son of Venus; usually represented as a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow.

An eager desire or longing; greediness; as, a greed of gain.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)