Unlike St. Valentine, Cupid’s existence is rooted in mythology. Cupid—whose name comes from the Latin word Cupido, meaning desire—is a Roman god who may have been connected to Eros ...

While Saint Valentine's feast is no longer celebrated on Feb. 14 by the church, the celebration of love in the U.S. has continued. Cupid is not just a Valentine's Day gimmick or cartoon character ...

Cupid is the Roman name for the Greek god ... NAN reports that Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on Feb. 14.