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der Amor (-s)
   Cupid

Amor, oft auch Cupido oder Cupidus genannt, ist in der römischen Mythologie der Gott der Liebe
Cupid, often also known as Cupido or Cupidus [Latin for "desire"], is the god of love in Roman mythology.
Amor ist der Sohn der Venus und des Mars.
Cupid is the son of Venus and Mars.
Angry Birds Seasons lässt keine Klischees aus: Es wimmelt nur so vor Herzchen, Amor-Pfeilen und Luftballons.
Angry Birds Seasons doesn't miss any clichés. It's simply swarming with little hearts, Cupid's arrows and balloons. [smartphone game]

Related:
die Amorette little cupid, cherub, amoretto (winged figure with bow and arrow)
der Amor-Pfeil/Amors Pfeil Cupid's arrow

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Also see: Love and Romance Glossary (English-German)

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