In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love, often depicted as a winged youth or child, who is responsible for instilling love and desire in gods and mortals alike. noun
In ancient Greek art, Eros is often shown as a playful child with a bow and arrows.
The myth of Eros and Psyche is a classic tale of love overcoming obstacles.
In psychology, Eros is a term used by Sigmund Freud to describe the life instinct, which encompasses the drive for survival, propagation, and pleasure. noun
Freud's concept of Eros explains the human drive for creativity and procreation.
According to Freudian theory, Eros is in constant conflict with Thanatos, the death instinct.
In astronomy, Eros is the name of an asteroid that was the first near-Earth asteroid discovered and the first to be orbited by a spacecraft. noun
The NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft was the first to orbit and land on the asteroid Eros.
Eros is one of the largest near-Earth asteroids, measuring about 34 kilometers in length.