The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue

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Psyche was born so beautiful that she was worshipped as a new incarnation of Venus, the goddess of love. But human lovers were too intimidated to approach her, and Apollo recommended her father abandon her on a crag where she would marry “a cruel and savage, serpent-like winged evil.” But Psyche’s story ended up being much more interesting. Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
Lesson by Brendan Pelsue, directed by TED-Ed.

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[@weslykaryanto8067]

Medusa please, i like her story...

[@wonyoungstansincepd4889]

TED-Ed Can you please do Philippine myths, too? I feel like myths from my country are underrated.

[@simplifysimple1423]

TED-Ed make Japanese myths

[@greekmythology9538]

TED-Ed I wonder what the world would do if one was found living in this time undetected 🤔🤔🤔🤔 until she discovers herself reveals her identity , just asking

[@greekmythology9538]

Voixtalks Mos es Japanese myths but Japanese people still exist how can that be 🤔🤔🤔

[@explolsivecake2045]

When someone says “Cupid and “ but doesn’t finish the sentence *say psyche right now*

[@magpie0_026]

This is so underrated

[@eltonjohntubola3212]

I kek'ed.

[@vanillacream2797]

this made me chuckled

[@nadiavril1984]

I see what you did there🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@breadiced]

AJSJSUUDDJCHHCFH

[@didosauce6008]

Man the Greeks love their impossible tasks

[@jessiechen125]

so true

[@mapleflag6518]

Like:Pay debts.

[@ryancain6012]

We all have 'em

[@aodadoggo1608]

They really did

[@citanon4355]

This is the roman version

[@lemyamagzoub329]

psyche: beauty is a curse also psyche: looks into to a box wanting to take some of presophinas beauty

[@Ayasa.]

LMAO

[@raylevi5343]

Temptation is a funny thing

[@itchyeyelids0_0]

*persephone

[@vortex2967]

It says in other versions of the story Psyche wanted to acquire some of Proserpina's beauty so she could be more "worthy" of Cupid...

[@defugiwater7594]

@@itchyeyelids0_0 perserpine is Persephone's Roman name

[@sophie-pp1ke]

Gods: stabbed but okay Also gods: oil burn, I’ll just leave my pregnant girlfriend alone for weeks

[@Msbadboy1968]

LMFAOOOO

[@lucaschiu4261]

months*

[@annapastel1226]

im ur 200 th like

[@nadia.h8030]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AirQuotes]

*Wife

[@lmnop6865]

Where tf are all the ants at when im tidying my room?

[@i_am_me1238]

Yeah Bro! You just took out the Main Point from the Whole Video! Where are the MF ants?!

[@thatrandomamazingperson4119]

The ants were sent by the gods to help the lover so unless you were ya know in love with mortal beings I don't think that would work for you buddy

[@i_am_me1238]

@@thatrandomamazingperson4119 😂

[@danhengsqueen]

😂😂

[@mintsuga2473]

Idk if I want a bunch of ants in my clothes

[@jesusbronze85]

Mothers-in-law: Complicating their offspring's love life since mythology

[@caged-birdno-more802]

👍

[@salmasaleh8140]

That explains everything

[@valerielucero5892]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[@krishafyme]

@@beckanthony7788 I thought so when I read the comment ,that he/she is definitely Indian

[@mi-y]

@@beckanthony7788 ikr I think so too

[@LannasMissingLink]

Wait a minute you forgot the part that she was content to not know who her husband was, but she was tricked and persuaded by her jealous sisters

[@cozybeatsretreat]

Thank you, I was looking for this comment :)

[@LannasMissingLink]

@@cozybeatsretreat I only knew it cause of Stephen Fry's book "Mythos". This stuff is so cool and interesting!

[@tenchobarros]

I agree and I'm reading the second one of Fry, Heroes, if you haven't read yet.. You should

[@LannasMissingLink]

@@tenchobarros I havent, must give it a go though! Thanks for the recommendation

[@r.weidmann7931]

Yep, I've just read this story on Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology' and that part is missing. And it's important.

[@caladaley5248]

"how can i raise a baby with a man she has never seen" ok but this is perfectly reasonable

[@delilah28100]

Well, she repeatedly slept with a man that she never saw. 🤷‍♀️

[@agnestong5505]

It is also reasonable to me since Cupid knows who she is, sees her face and gets impressed by her beauty, while Psyche knows nothing about him. Psyche may enjoy spending nights with him but this does not means she can entrust her child to a stranger and share her life with him. I think love does not exist without trust.

[@mnbvcxz9385]

In one of the versions, it was her two jealous sisters who influenced her to find out. She later tricked them into jumping off a cliff.

[@emmasuniverse7710]

Ah how do you think blind people done it 😒

[@homaenun]

@@emmasuniverse7710 That's the thing, Psyche isn't blind and there's a choice for her to see the man. Blindness is another story, you don't have a choice when you are blind, But when you can perfectly see, you are going to want to see your spouse.

[@SilverStaticcc]

Psyche: “Beauty is a curse.” Yet she tries to steal/keep MORE beauty for herself.

[@robenkhoury7079]

Yeah that's contradictory

[@krishafyme]

!!!!!

[@aumacharya3869]

Every Greek hero has an imperfection in them which causes their demise i believe it was psyche's insecurity that caused her downfall

[@qtpa2tie998]

Maybe that's why she thinks it's a curse. You keep wanting more for yourself. The exact same case with both Psyche and Venus.

[@ARay-xj6de]

I mean she did do all those impossible things, she must have felt like she deserved it and I don't blame her.

[@glass916]

I think this is the first time there was a happy ending in an ancient myth

[@user-qd3wq4mm5m]

Naaaah there was Perseus

[@eagle_spangled_tricolor2073]

There was also Heracles

[@fat_kat1806]

Eagle_spangled_tricolor definitely not heracles

[@apoorvashekhawat8619]

Thats what I kept thinking the entire time! I was preparing myself for a tragic end. Phew! glad it was a happy ending for them : )

[@aditianand2736]

There was Perseus

[@day6atemywallet78]

Narrator: *beauty is a curse* Me being a potato: *CoMe AgAiN*

[@kalamani1526]

Ur comment is so underrated

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@@kalamani1526 your*

[@kalamani1526]

@@blabla-rg7ky it is understood

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@kalamani1526 So why don't you fix it then? :)

[@nataliestahl4011]

Potatoes are a literal snacc just sayin

[@alishayin4279]

Psyche's sisters actually poisoned her thoughts, but okay. Also, the ants were there because of Demeter, whose temple Pysche had cleaned on the way while finding Eros(Cupid). She also cleaned Hera's temple, so it wasn't a river god, it was a pile of reeds that told her the answer to the second task. There were actually four tasks, the underworld task being the 4th task. The third task was to get a pitcher of Styx water. Oh well. it was a good animation though, and I loved it.

[@fionatheja]

i think what u’re talking about is the greek version. and this is the roman one? idk lol

[@treehugger0241]

If there's one thing greek myths are bad at, it's consistency.

[@ukulelepaperplane]

Yes this is part of the story. But I think they did the Roman version bec. They called Aphrodite, Venus.

[@RecklessInternetting]

Yeah but animators aren't free so some tactical editing has to happen

[@bryanaureliuskho4406]

Yeah and didn't psyche took revenge on her sister and trick her to jump of a cliff

[@helenakim6408]

"And she, Psyche, and Cupid have been complicating people's love lives ever since." This explains everything.

[@padmabalaji9283]

Actually, that's Aphrodite's job... Psyche is the goddess of the soul.

[@science5061]

Padma Balaji Thor ragnorok Goddes of death HELA!

[@bho9444]

Helena Ravenclaw I was waiting for someone to say it! Thank you!

[@h0lyhell534]

Helena Ravenclaw facts

[@cukiecon5826]

I THOUGHT THE S A M E

[@kyungiebaby6183]

So, persephone dropped "sleep" when asked for her beauty because you need a "beauty sleep" to be like her ? OK

[@froggdoggs8551]

actually, Persephone gave her sleep because she was annoyed at Aphrodite and was playing a joke on her

[@_uh._.no_]

Damn, that must've caused Sleeping Beauty -2000

[@ElysiumStudios_]

Oh. Okay. I thought it was because the beauty of the dead *is* sleep. Thks for the tip ;)

[@eleniplevriti3304]

Prosopina is persephone?

[@Cleeon]

@@eleniplevriti3304 yes, same, only a little bit different version of name

[@faizanquraishi4126]

I love how the gods don't say no to anything. They just give you a series of impossible tasks. How polite.

[@ssahnkim1703]

most turn out to be possible, though. all the better for stories!

[@aurelia_aurora]

The version I read, stated that psyche loathed how beautiful she was because it isolated her from the world. Cupid had fallen for her not just for her looks, but for the way she handled it: she didn't want to be beautiful, she just wanted to be loved for who she was.

[@jramtvvlog2511]

Why did psyche experienced those hardships!

[@sidvacant9382]

Being good looking but hard to find someone who genuinely loves you, even back then it was still relevant.

[@heehe7668]

"What should we name our daughter?" "hmm.. PLEASURE!" "sureeee"

[@mustachiopistachio7224]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@harlowitter3060]

In another version her name is Hedone, which does indeed roughly translate to joy or pleasure.

[@twistedwonderland9378]

FBI open up

[@vagiakontodima7794]

It actually translates to lust (i m greek)

[@twistedwonderland9378]

What do you think how old is Pleasure in Greek years

[@NAVEMAN3]

A greek story that doesn't end in Tragedy.

[@thomaswest4033]

Its a roman story. :)

[@NAVEMAN3]

Considering that Rome copied Greece, I considered it all Greek stories.

[@thomaswest4033]

That doesn't make any sense. If the story was made in Rome, then it is a Roman story, right?

[@annoyingbookgirl]

well not for her sister... read till we have faces

[@enbi5440]

theres also another story that doesnt end in tragedy.. perseus one of the famous greek heroes

[@clarence3205]

no one: cupid: and who am i? that's one secret I'll never tell... you know you love me. XOXO

[@remisini4791]

GOSSIP GIRL 😉

[@mampihibu4381]

😂wth

[@julianalepa7691]

Best comment I've seen 😂

[@clashayy2515]

Lmaooooo

[@irenesubang17]

Omg! Cupid is the ultimate GOSSIP GIRL!!! 🤣☠

[@rowen381]

Me: Expecting a nice quote or something at the end of the video TED-Ed: aND ShE, cUPID, ANd, pSHyCHe hAVe BeEN COmpLICaTING pEOplES lOve LiVeS evER sENse!!!

[@crystl5989]

*sInCe

[@kooflvr2522]

fAmily bonDing

[@NaytheNomie]

@@kooflvr2522 ThAt's GreEk aNd RoMaN mYtHOloGy fOr YoU

[@burodadu9434]

"Three of them have been complicating people's love lives ever since."

[@gonzzceli]

Buro Dadu 😂

[@betabug_0044]

They mean that like Venus/Aphrodite=Soul Cupid/Eros=Lust Pleasure= ...well doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out 🤣

[@shwnshts9469]

MiniDoe psyche means soul as in the mind/head. Cupid is heart/body. When u can marry those two there will undoubtedly be pleasure

[@ok-wi7kt]

Buro Dadu And then you realise you have no love life

[@idrlc2123]

Buro Dadu

[@coal9908]

She did all of this while pregnant?!?? Man that’s effort. : edit so I’m saying that she is putting so much effort to be with her loved one while risking the baby’s health and her sim not saying her baby is a sorrow I’m saying she’s super strong and a warrior ( ps ty for all the likes!)

[@pricklypear7516]

Pregnancy is neither injury nor illness. Women--and their mates--who treat it as such . . .reap what they sow.

[@kishiakaik6513]

Prickly Pear This is still a baby.....

[@swapnaraje9661]

Women do have to be extra careful

[@user-ys6dr8ub2i]

Man.... that's dangerous....super risky

[@charlesroberts3650]

All Hail to our Mothers and Motherhood. Women are naturally Heroic, taking care of us children, their husbands and GIVING BIRTH, a Herculean task.

[@yenmanlam1389]

Cupid's arrows always cause tragedy for everyone (including his mother), except for him. Cupid and Odyssey's stories are two rare ones that have happy endings :]]

[@jaehyunluvr]

wait how i just dont get it could u explain to me 😭

[@im_a_hooman3599]

@@jaehyunluvr Meaning the only successful love story pricked by Eros' arrow were his.

[@hijadokisaudagar]

1:47 is the most perfect eye roll I've ever witnessed

[@Lastabite]

Are we just going to ignore the fact that the Queen of the Underworld tried to flat-out murder Venus

[@Didartie]

try reading their myths, you'll find out why

[@magpie0_026]

@@reinarouge8381 lmao ' harmless prank' idk why it's funny but it sounds funny to me

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Can someone explain how Venus, a Roman goddess, was present in ancient Greece. She's Aphrodite's counterpart

[@pinacardinale1492]

@@lockandloadlikehell they are the same goddess but just with different names

[@loony6357]

*Queen of the underworld, since Hades is technically God of the Underworld, not the Dead although he can control the dead but Thanatos is Angel(ik it's not god but still) of Death

[@SugarViv_]

Narrator: they named her pleasure Baby: *shimmies seductively*

[@itssunnyoutside998]

wow😂😂😂😂

[@shennabarrun1507]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tramp2111]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@zennlotus]

I noticed that too 😂😂😂

[@aaron386]

GDI

[@crazyeeveelady3636]

Psyche: *Beauty is a curse* Also Psyche: I'm going to steal some of this extra beauty for myself-

[@pomegranate10017]

Psyche: "Beauty is a curse." Me: If that's so, then I'd have blessings wherever I go.

[@mehtadeepika78]

Lmao 😂

[@mehtadeepika78]

This isn't my comment but I did think of this when the narrator was telling the myth but someone told something like so I'm not trying to copy. Psyche: Beauty is a curse. Also her: Maybe I should take some of the beauty I got from the underworld and use it on myself.

[@TMPreRaff]

"...she heard an unseen voice say..." All voices are unseen.

[@niyarantuti5469]

😂😂gosh

[@debsthegeminii]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😆 lol

[@jazzinikki01]

Hahahahaha 😂

[@TungNguyen-jd1fs]

Ok fine you win.

[@ajithkumar-jk1ne]

Underrated

[@beesinmypants1186]

Falls in love with a girl.shoots himself with an arrow *seems legit*

[@cecilevandenabeele5271]

tofu the poodle From what I read in a book a few years ago Eros was bemused by Psyche's beauty and scratched the back of his neck with an arrow.

[@aabhapassi3612]

tofu the poodle Tt

[@ThyRandomGuy]

He didn't shoot himself, he *accidentally* hit himself

[@2-dsynctium773]

You're all wrong. He just didn't want to pay for child support.

[@bquecha7526]

Cupid made us all complicated lmao

[@paige3928]

"...they been complicating people's love lives ever since" they said it with such happiness like bruh!

[@benhoddie]

Cupid deceives his mom by not letting her know about his wife, and he deceives his wife by not letting her know about himself.

[@letsomethingshine]

Zues to Cupid: We Olympians are omnipresent because of our own might, we see you Cupid to himself: Oh so then I just need to turn off the lights.

[@melrae7295]

so this is why i cant get a boyfriend psyche been messin with my love life smh

[@seonunlee2599]

mel rae Same 😂

[@jinibasubtsarmy7133]

Lol same 😂

[@shababahmadkhan4440]

Psyche GODDAMNIT

[@cheapnugget7939]

Nah you just have yet to find the one pysche deemed a fit for you

[@aodadoggo1608]

mel rae me too :(

[@missmoonbug]

Psyche thought beauty was a curse but in the end she became immortal and lived happily. Can I be cursed too?

[@rivaldoniofantariousnelson1491]

well Judging from your profile pic you are already cursed.

[@geraldgrenier8132]

You Real want Aphroditie/Venus's as your Mother in law? [though It could be worse it Could be Hera/Juno]

[@irockusuck234]

Rivaldoniofantarious Nelsonium bye this is so cute get married!!!

[@Nearhhh]

Ambrosia my child, Ambrosia, find it. Claim your immortality.

[@missmoonbug]

Rivaldoniofantarious Nelsonium haha you're too sweet

[@17mazes17]

So many interesting parts of this beautiful story were left out creating a lot of holes. And it feels real good that a lot of viewers are filling in these holes! And i could not resist sharing the very painful and moving parting words Cupid uttered as he flew away from his beloved . He said, " I inflict no other punishment on you than to leave you for ever. Love cannot dwell with suspicion." Surely, in matters of relationship, love cannot truly live or bloom without the calming and reassuring presence of trust.

[@grownwoman777]

me: **has three assignments, two of which are done** me also: **goes to do the third assignment** in hopes to get high score queen of death: here's your good grade me: yes finally queen of death: sike that's some good sleep you need

[@ukulelepaperplane]

*psyche you mean

[@letsomethingshine]

@@ukulelepaperplane beauty sleep

[@jerrie1533]

Better love story than Twilight.

[@angelberry4811]

Jerrie the claun Agreed!

[@campcampfanatic5800]

Jerrie the claun HEY!! UR ON DOLAN!!! I see u everywhere!! Gosh ur so good at comments!

[@Lucid_Eyes]

Jerrie the claun everything is

[@alyssaventer6756]

Jerrie the claun I

[@ilikebutterflies1383]

LOL what i was just going to say 😂

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I never regretted finding your channel.

[@centokiVA]

First reply

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Second reply

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Ashley Rosewood TRUE

[@soph466]

Ted-Ed is an organization made up of a a lot of people

[@vivinyopagodna]

Same

[@josefsbeach]

I'm from the Philippines and we have some funky creature myths (kapre, mananggal, tikbalang) with interesting back stories! I'd love to see one up on season 2!

[@monika-127]

i watched the cool with you MV so now i had to watch this

[@obscurity6558]

Still a better love story than.... your love story

[@22cefiro]

What love story?

[@raymondv.m4230]

22cefiro exactly

[@theodorechandra8450]

so.... better then nothing?

[@BlueSquad00]

twilight

[@guyclykos]

What love story? Hahahaha ha HA HAAA HAAAAAA :'(

[@debbieaguilar5498]

Any plans on making Hades-Persephone myth?

[@irondraco3020]

I want that too

[@iryanivlogs]

was waiting for that too until now

[@valkyrieworthy6760]

One day Hades, God of the Underworld, saw Persephone and instantly fell in love with her. Hades confided his secret in his brother Zeus, asking for help, so the two of them concocted a plan to trap her. As the girl (Persephone) played with her companions, they caused the ground to split underneath her. Persephone slipped beneath the Earth and Hades stole her to the Underworld where he made her his wife. The myth says that Persephone was very unhappy, but after much time, she came to love the cold-blooded Hades and lived happily with him. A Different Version Of The Myth Of Hades And Persephone The myth of Hades and Persephone also has a different version; in this one Demeter was present when Persephone was kidnapped by God Hades but was tricked by Zeus and Hades. That morning when Demeter descended on Earth with her daughter Persephone , she left her to play with the sea nymphs called Nereids and the Naiads who were the freshwater nymphs of the lakes, springs and rivers. *Persephone And Flower Narcissus* Demeter went to supervise her bountiful crops. As Persephone engaged in play and with the rest of the group, her attention fell upon the potently fragrant valley nearby and she couldn’t take her eyes of the yellow flower narcissus. She called upon her playmates to accompany her, but they couldn’t possibly go with her as leaving the side of their water bodies would result in their death. The flower Narcissus was planted there by Gaia, who was following the orders of Zeus. The goal was to enchant Persephone and attract her, away from her guides. So, Persephone danced her way to the garden alone and tried to pluck the narcissus from the bosom of Gaia. It drained her energies as the narcissus only came out after a lot of pulling. But suddenly, to her utter fright, she saw the tiny hole from which she had drawn out the flower shaft, began to rapid grow in size until it started to resemble a mighty enormous chasm. Hades Kidnapping Persephone From this came the vigorous galloping sounds of multiple horses and such sudden happenings only froze the frail beauty to her feet. Out of all her friends only the naiad Cyane tried to rescue the crying Persephone but she was no match for the powerful Hades. Bereaving her friend’s kidnap, Cyane melted into a pool of tears and formed the river Cyane at the spot. *Goddess Demeter Trying To Find Persephone* Demeter rushed back to where she had left her daughter and found only the Cyane river there with the other nymphs weeping. Worried as she was, she asked all as to the whereabouts of her beloved daughter. Nobody could tell her anything at all and furious that they couldn’t protect her child, she cursed all the nymphs into becoming heinous women with plumed bodies and scaly feet, called the sirens. It was only the river Cyane who helped her by washing over the belt of Persephone, indicating that something gravely wrong had happened. Demeter went mad and hunted for her daughter everywhere. The myth says that she even disguised herself as an aged lady and with lighted torched in her hands roamed the Earth for nine long days and nine long nights. Finally, she met Hecate, the deity of magic, witchcraft, spirits and crossroads, at the dawn of the 10th day who had pity at her dismal condition and asked her to seek help from the all seeing Helios, the sun god. Helios told Demeter all about how Hades had dragged Persephone into the underworld. *Persephone In The Underworld* Persephone’s mother, Demeter, begged her brother Hades to allow Persephone to come back to the livings, denoting that the young Persephone was not supposed to live in the underworld. Hades consulted with Zeus and they both decided to allow Persephone to live on earth for six months each year, while the rest of the time she would be on his side in the Underworld. Before leaving the underworld, Persephone had been persuaded to eat four seeds of a pomegranate. In ancient mythology, to eat the fruit of one’s captor meant that one would have to return to that captor or country, so Persephone was doomed to return to the underworld for four months of the year. But she was allowed to spend the remaining two-thirds of the year with her Earth Mother, Demeter. The myth of Hades and Persephone is associated with the coming of Spring and Winter: When Persephone comes to the Earth, it’s springtime. When she descends to Hades, it is winter...

[@knifekink9298]

I too wish to see that

[@RRRREALbadman]

@@valkyrieworthy6760 wow

[@halloooo1duuuuu]

This is giving me goosebumps all over. What a beautiful story! And the way it is told, the words, the narration, the animation

[@AloisAgos]

The lesson here: Love takes work. If you are not willing to go above and beyond for your partner, perhaps it is not a love worth pursuing.

[@bekkamel5217]

Cupid = Eros? Venus = Aphrodite?

[@broseidon1658]

Yup.

[@strikerplays4513]

Cupid:Eros Venus:Aphrodite Hotel:TRIVAGO

[@strikerplays4513]

Cupid:Eros Venus:Aphrodite Hotel:TRIVAGO

[@maxxxmarvel6812]

Hotel = Trivago

[@johannvillaruel9442]

yes Roman mythology

[@h3x131]

Please, do more ancient myths videos, from all around the world

[@camellias.7106]

+1

[@lyraelalyn]

Yesssss!

[@KR-jk6vx]

You should check out miscellaneous myths it's really good and has many myths from everywhere

[@amerinic92]

You should see Crash Course - Mythology. They have made many videos of mythology around the world: kzbin.info/aero/PLEb6sGT7oD8G8nPbyvObaZUNdfV6kitZQ

[@hrf6548]

Aerys Targaryen Crøw trueee

[@leeknaurrrr]

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[@Elard404]

I like this story cause it shows the extent at which human sympathy can help people overcome hardships but also that our combined efforts are always stronger then individual acts.

[@yukioh5631]

Lmao must be nice to have wings, just fly away when you accidentally get a girl pregnant

[@khaleesiferrer3494]

HAHAHAHAA

[@horsenuggets1018]

Honey I'm pregna- *lmao imma dip succ on deese wings*

[@giang_eli]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Souchi-ito]

He came back

[@alicialennox2268]

Dont worry he's just gone to the store

[@kevin080592]

Fun facts..Not only does Psyche means soul (Psychology,Psychiatrist,Psychometry,Psychosocial..) it also means butterfly, so no wonder the college org symbolism for psych students looks like a butterfly, and btw the latin form for their daughter.. Pleasure is actually Voluptas which is the origin of the word.. voluptuous meaning sensually arousing. :) -I love the classics!

[@natnuss98]

Kevin Navalta it's a beautiful name of you know that

[@aifan6148]

Sensual arousing is very different from pleasure. The former seems shallow and animal like. Reminds me that I was a chimpanzee in the savanna not too long ago.

[@moltrescompany]

Oh, that would explain why Tapu Lele is a butterfly.

[@MR-nl8xr]

Kevin 080592. My voluptuos pleasure is directed by my physce and whatever feelings the gods decide to make me feel that day, no wonder i don't get laid.

[@giwrgos_perdi]

This is a Greek myth which was translated in latin, and maybe adopted by the Romans. Psyche (ψυχή) is the soul, the spirit, the fire that lies within us, everything that makes us alive. Volupta is the translation in latin, the actual name was Pleasure.

[@vileenavinayan6514]

What an exciting story you have shared with such beautiful illustrations.... Thankyou so much Ted ed.....Hats off to the entire team behind this successful venture......

[@benhoddie]

I imagine Cupid comes over late one night, and Psyche would just have to not see him come flying in

[@arnoviktordorian6017]

Finally a rational explanation for the question "why i was single"

[@koyelnandy3005]

Aw well....

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Same

[@cozybeatsretreat]

Read Mythos and Heroes from Stephen Fry, It very well explained

[@digitalghost1118]

Soul + Love = Pleasure (thanks for clearing that up)

[@twistedwonderland9378]

Digital ghost FBI open up

[@shoukonishimiya2535]

Neil Clyde ur not the only one who has to deal with pervs -.-

[@SaraAzam-bd6]

Thanks For Clearing That Up ❤

[@sleepylilspiderz]

PSYCHE: beauty is a curse ALSO PSYCHE: *tries to steal some more beauty for herself*

[@user-hk6kb4mn2c]

Cool~~~with you cool~~with you (gotta tell me now)

[@JinxxSphinxx]

She wasn't pregnant, she had two younger sisters who where jealous and made her doubt her husband. But I am familiar with the Greek version, maybe the Roman (which this video told) is different in those aspects.

[@JinxxSphinxx]

LagiNaLangAko23 I can't remember did they came to her, or vice versa, but either way they were pretty envious and were telling Psyche that her husband is a monster and that she should be scared so she must check how he looks. Yeah, they did fall off a cliff !

[@kesleta7697]

Jinxx Sphinxx same I have never here's it from the Roman side like in this video

[@thenormann3773]

If a religion like the mormon church came to exist from a fanfic of the bible, what keeps a bunch of greek immigrants who are not exactly athenians, like most the stories you'll ever know, to modify lightly a story that they never had written until this guy in Rome and some other in Athens

[@JinxxSphinxx]

That's true! And it especially comes to play with older myths and tales; errors in translation, change based upon personal preference, a bit of an exaggeration to make it more 'spicy'.... you end up with a hundred versions of one story.

[@elmi4310]

Also, in the version that I was first aquatinted with, she had slightly different challenges she had to face, and on the end, she died.

[@kawaiisomething9489]

Psyche is Greek and Cupid is Roman. Eros is supposed to be in this story, not Cupid. Venus is also Roman, Aphrodite is supposed to be in the place of Venus. This story is supposed to be a Greek myth, not Roman. And it is Persephone, not Proserpine.

[@lurkerofthenight]

Kawaii Something thank you, I was going to type the same thing. I cringed at the names so hard.

[@lurkerofthenight]

Also I believe their kids name is Hedone, the story was supposed to represent the unity Eros (Love) and Psyche (The human soul) to create Hedone (Joy)

[@amapiria]

Kawaii Something 1. "Psyche is Greek and Cupid is Roman." ✔️ 2. "Eros is supposed to be in this story, not Cupid."- Cupid and Eros are one and the same. Both of their names mean "desire." 3. "Venus is also Roman, Aphrodite is supposed to be in the place of Venus." ✔️, but this story is of Roman origin, so Venus is used. 4. "This story is supposed to be a Greek myth, not Roman."- This story is told by Apuleius, a Latin writer, as part of Metamorphoses. Yes, the characters are based from Greek mythology, but as aforementioned, the story itself is of Roman origin. 5. "And it is Persephone, not Proserpine."- See #3.

[@amapiria]

lurkerofthenight xx Hedone is a Greek name, Voluptas is Roman. Both mean "pleasure."

[@graypaint]

the way you explained this is so convoluted FOH

[@angelsambition2179]

New Jeans brought me here, great story

[@Pukiub]

im here because new jeans new son cool with you and this myth XD

[@LiveingSoundtrack]

More myths please.

[@e.r.8383]

I’d like to see the one about the girl Mira who was in love with her own father

[@grayellison5243]

agree

[@satnamo]

love cannot survive where there is no trust

[@halimceria]

if love cant survive when there's no trust, then the story already ended when Cupid left her after she looked at his face. That scene literally show how both of them have no trust

[@dionettaeon]

True, but there are still 'need to knows', like who it is you're sleeping with and fathering your kid. I wonder why Eros didn't shapeshift. She wouldn't have to know who he really was or even be given a name but she could at least have the satisfaction of not being completely left in the dark, literally.

[@henrie.c]

I say this all the time

[@eventplanner461]

Well from the start Cupid was in the wrong for not wanting her to see his face

[@Twocryingkittens]

cupid was the one who couldn't trust- he didn't believe they could be lovers as both mortal and god and so forced Phyche to meet unrealistic requirements

[@gypsy5269]

I enjoyed the narration of this piece, calm and soothing. Very nice bedtime story.

[@victoriabitong760]

When this guy Narrates he uses both the Roman and Greek names. Venus= Roman Zephyr/Zephyros= Greek

[@aldebaranredstar]

This is from the original story, written in Latin in the second century, by Apuleius. It’s in his novel called “Metamorphoses.” He is using “Zephyrus.” (The West Wind)

[@supercanadian0640]

Better love story than Twilight

[@alkatron768]

better than a lot of love stories

[@parvoux]

everything is better than twilight

[@s3cr3tpassword]

2 tooth brushes in a cup on your bathroom counter is a better love stiry than twilight -.-

[@SharpDesign]

I would watch a movie of this more than I would Twilight

[@thomasshealy962]

This myth is so legendary and inspiring it makes Twilight look like a horror movie.

[@mika1060]

Cupid is Latin(Roman) and Eros is Greek. Psyche is Greek. So why do people keep calling this pair Cupid and Psyche. Just because Cupid is more iconic doesn't make that right.

[@Bharatyadav11]

cross border romances, if she could go to the underworld couldn't she just apply for a visa you think?

[@rlshare05]

Bharat Yadav This is an underrated comment.

[@Bharatyadav11]

haha, thanks :)

[@cobysmith8124]

I honestly think you cupid and psyche sound better together

[@raymondcongo1725]

The complete story is from a Latin author named Apuleius. In his work, Apuleius used the names Cupid & Psyche. The Romans would often use Greek names in their writings.

[@shanebalano7136]

I remember this story. It was my most favorite Greek Myth story. I loved their story.

[@cadanceamore3248]

I'm always watching myths from these Chanel and then our lesson was about these so I was really excited and happy

[@euuutopia]

Her beauty made gods and creatures help her...what a curse😂

[@Mualskii]

actually in one version of the story, it was actually cupid telling the ants and the river gods and stuff to help her

[@Mualskii]

@@ralphbaldez6408 um... a graphic novel about it I read in grade 5 lol

[@Mualskii]

​@@ralphbaldez6408 Psyche & Eros: The Lady and the Monster : a Greek Myth Book by Marie Croall and Ron Randall

[@aanshimistry717]

The video covers half the story, Psyche was helped not because of her beauty, but because she cleaned the shrines of Demeter (the ants) and Hera (River God's help) and cupid realised what she was going through was wrong

[@andromedaAndy]

Not as big of a curse as your ignorance, it seems. Hope you've read some books recently.

[@cripplingdepression213]

Well.... should I blame those three for what my life is now?

[@sugainfires6943]

Crippling Depression amen

[@hayleyidontwantpeopletokno5623]

Crippling Depression. *yes*

[@enbi5440]

no they are perfect

[@imaginethatravens7815]

Smh, mother in laws been interfering since the time of gods.

[@locke_ytb]

And this is going to be my Quarantine cure for boredom. Thanks for being here Ted-Ed.

[@avantikaroy5146]

When you truly love someone with all your heart, even the universe starts working to bring that person close to you or you close to them.

[@grownwoman777]

meanwhile there is millions underground wondering what they did wrong

[@nate7603]

AV Roy this is so uplifting. Thank you!

[@fuyuyashioriko3489]

i want to qoute this

[@mahimakadam00]

Your comment reminds me of 'The Alchemist ' ❤️

[@ratpoison2227]

is this from om shanti om

[@d_wang9836]

Who else never heard of this before?

[@cateyfrier4402]

[Yoshikage_Kira] I read about it in Percy Jacksons Greek Heros

[@nikhilbaishkiyar821]

Catey Frier me too

[@d_wang9836]

Catey Frier I should read that at one point

[@imCyanne]

Never have. It was an interesting story! Btw is ur name a damn jojos reference?!!1?11

[@ChannelCzarovski]

you cause you dunno love, you only know hands XD

[@StarBoundFables]

Such a beautiful tale, thank you for sharing this wonderful animation with us 🙏🏽📖❤

[@JoZaddy101]

pov: you are a new jeans fan

[@Suite_annamite]

Is this a mistake? Because *the name pairings are wrong...* To the Romans, they were called "Cupid"/"Amor" and "Anima", but *the Greeks originally paired them as "Eros and Psyche".*

[@raymondcongo1725]

The complete story is from a Latin author named Apuleius. In his work, Apuleius used the names Cupid & Psyche. The Romans would often use Greek names in their writings.

[@catudraws8497]

Raymond Congo)) This is a Greek story. I know this because they don’t say Venus’ son.

[@naha2153]

Catu Draws They literally do call him Venus’s son....

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

Catu Draws this is the Roman version

[@charmainewyll]

Her face when giving birth 😂 😂 😂

[@cits-ky]

It should be a meme

[@changlingyu8626]

LOL

[@mafic3351]

Pretty realistic, having witnessed my sibling's birth.

[@goatmom5100]

GIVE BIRTH -h20delirious

[@yongchoongshiong8039]

Charmaine Ling that how my sister's face looks like when she gave birth

[@shoeless7604]

Thank you for such wonderful content. Beautiful animation.

[@anubisgodess2353]

As a current reader of the webtoon lore of Olympus this sets my bar of Hope super high!!

[@nkc2666]

Ya know, I really liked how they said "and they've been *COMPLICATING* people's love lives ever since." 😂😂🤣 now THAT'S what you call accuracy.

[@victornoagbodji]

these myths are so captivating.

[@Angell_Lee]

Thank you

[@threeormorecharacters666]

I loved watching these types of videos back then.

[@user-sx6tg2kd9r]

Pleas post more of this, this is so good!! Please give me the links of other vids talking about Greek Mythologies.

[@user-gx2pn6jp9o]

from the style of illustration to the voice of the narrator and the story itself, this video is damn beautiful.

[@annajared9782]

I believe Cupid is Eros' Roman counterpart.

[@CinnamonYates]

Isn't it Eros, Aphrodite and Persephone? I swear the names used were from Roman mythology?

[@maisyleigh7680]

Cinnamon Yates the ones you used are the greek forms of the ones they used

[@steffij9775]

They are using Roman names as the romans basically just copy pasted greek myths and changed the names and a few other stuff

[@CinnamonYates]

I was confused because they used the Roman names whilst mentioning it as Greek mythology if I remember so I was a tad puzzled.

[@aicordeliaris8861]

Psyche and Persephone were different tho....

[@agooseamoose6524]

Psyches name wasn't changed. Cinnamon is referring to persephone the goddess of the underworld since the name was prosperitis or whatever it was.

[@jellyabi6408]

Thank you ! This helped a lot❤️

[@demonschnauzer1555]

1:08 lmao you could say she is “psyching herself up”

[@CharzzTheAnimated]

LOL

[@anapaulapedro7025]

Anyone know this story from Overly Sarcastic Productions?

[@applejoos1255]

Ana Paula Pedro ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :DDDDDDD

[@cake_crumb]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@jeanelleagyem9417]

I know right?

[@roninelenion4805]

I love Overly Sarcastic Productions, but I read the story in a book about Greek myths that used a several of the Roman god names.

[@Warlusism]

I love Overly Sarcastic Productions

[@blackberiii2183]

I know this story because of the book "Greek gods" by Rick Riordan

[@angelartchy]

Pentatonix is Life you mean "Greek Heroes"?

[@blackberiii2183]

Yeah! Sorry

[@jacobofyau5951]

And ricks version is darker than this one

[@adjo651]

I love his books their really good.

[@afrinashraf9508]

Me too but from Greek heroes

[@vin-emon]

youtube recommended me this after newjeans cool with you 😅

[@iamtrinity8089]

*LOVE YOU* THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS 🧡 WHOLENESS AND BALANCED VIBRATIONS

[@mafic3351]

Anyone else just watched this again and again? The story is beautiful

[@0613apobangpo]

I personally think it’s the storyteller in this video ‘s voice being so calm

[@sketchynuggets5581]

Finally one Greek story that doesn’t have a sad ending!

[@shan3622]

We were learning about this in our Online Class and I’ve understand this Story more than the one our teacher was telling us

[@moueejoo2078]

Rick Riordan: Lmao that's one of the many versions but okay

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

I know right?

[@tobitukuru5613]

I guess you could say he was... Cupid for thinking they couldn't love as equals. I'm sorry.

[@panayitolis1]

Get Out!

[@mayatheo5135]

Blubberblat Apollo-gy accepted. Forgive me...

[@LughSummerson]

Juno what? I thought it was funny.

[@ayeshakhanum4654]

Maya Theo I said that though... well, I guess people couldn't Hermes. ...you know, hear me, Hermes? ...I'll leave

[@tobitukuru5613]

Ayesha Khanum this is all perfect

[@unamed2516]

Is Cupid and Pysche kind of inspiration for beauty and the beast? I sort of feel like it is somehow.

[@anigoel6189]

Beauty and the beast was based on this myth. I would know. I have read percy jackson and the greek heroes, and he mentions Psyche's story in the book.

[@unamed2516]

Ani Goel Oh, I wasn’t actually expecting to get a response from anybody or likes for that matter-my comments are usually ignored. Thanks for answering my question.

[@anigoel6189]

@@unamed2516 no problem really 😊

[@arkapravabiswas6501]

But Cupid was said to be handsome... If you know wat I mean.

[@unamed2516]

Deathknight Yeah I know he was said to be handsome. In the original novel that I read months ago of beauty and the beast the prince in his human form was said to look beautiful or as beautiful as Cupid to Beauty.

[@-kez-4271]

I'm a mess mess mess mess