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Cupid was a figure from Roman mythology, the god of love. His Greek counterpart was Eros. He was frequently depicted with a bow and arrows.

History and specifics[]

Cupid often struck when one least expected it. (TNG novel: Gemworld, Book Two of Two)

In 2261, Gary Mitchell hoped that Cupid would be kind during his shore leave on San Francisco. (TOS - Star-Crossed comic: "Loved Not Wisely...")

Eraclitus claimed that Cupid's arrow killed Vulcans. (TOS episode: "Plato's Stepchildren")

Julian Bashir asked Miles O'Brien if he should refer to him as "Cupid" after he brought Rom and Leeta back together. (DS9 episode: "Ferengi Love Songs")

Katherine Pulaski figured she was immune to Cupid's arrows. (TNG - Strange New Worlds II short story: "Calculated Risk")

Mahfouz Qadir had a mouth shaped like a cupid's bow, (TLE novel: Well of Souls) as did Jadzia Dax. (DS9 novelization: The Search)

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