InRoman mythology, VoluptasorVolupta is the daughter born from the union of Cupid and Psyche, according to Apuleius.[1] The Latin word voluptas[2] means 'pleasure' or 'delight';[3][4][5] Voluptas is known as the goddess of "sensual pleasures". She is often found in the company of the Gratiae, or Three Graces.
| Voluptas | |
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Goddess of enjoyment, sensual pleasure, bliss and delight | |
Giulio Romano's Banquet of Amor and Psyche, which depicts Voluptas and her parents (at far right).
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| Other names | Volupia, Volupta |
| Parents | Cupid and Psyche |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Hedone |
Some Roman authors[6][7][8][9] mention a goddess named Volupia, a name which appears to signify "willingness".[10] She had a temple, the Sacellum Volupiae, on the Via Nova, by the Porta Romana. Sacrifices were offered to the Diva Angerona there.
The corresponding goddess in Greek mythologyisHedone.
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