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Psyche (mythology) facts for kids

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For the psychological concept, see Psyche (psychology).
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Psyche Opening the Golden Box (1903) by John William Waterhouse

Psyche (pronounce: SY-kee) is a former mortal woman and goddess of the soul in Greek mythology. She is the wife of Eros (Cupid) and the mother of Hedone. She is always pictured with butterfly wings. Today, Psyche is known from a story called The Golden Ass, written by Lucius Apuleius in the 2nd century.

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  • Psyche on a camel

    Psyche with butterfly wings mounts on a camel in Louvre Museum

  • Hermes-Psyche-Palais-Garnier

    Hermes and Psyche in Palais Garnier at Paris. Above Psyche's head there is a butterfly. Their names are in Greek, ΨΥΧΗ (Psyche) and ΕΡΜΗΣ (Hermes).

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Psique (mitología) para niños

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