CUPID AND PSYCHE
In this particular myth, Venus had ordered Cupid to shoot Psyche with an arrow that will make her fall in love with a poor, unmannered man because she was jealous of the fact that Psyche was so radiantly beautiful. However, as Cupid was attempting to do as he was told, he falls in love with Venus and he weds her in secret, not revealing his identity. Curiosity and words from her sisters soon lead Psyche to visit this mysterious man at once in the nighttime. So finally, one night, she crept into his bed chamber with dagger and a torch to finally uncover the truth. Cupid, infuriated, left her as he felt betrayed and told her that her love was all he asked for.
The moral of this story deals with human consciousness. Psyche, already a princess herself, had all the wealth she could ask for. Yet, she found herself wanting more than what she can use. This exemplifies the greediness she exhibited. She didn't trust her husband though he provided so much for her. She was veiled under the belief that he was a monster that was going to come after her one day. Had she trusted Cupid and listened to him, she could have avoided pain on both parts. In certain circumstances, curiosity can do more bad than good. "Love cannot live where there is no trust." Cupid trusted Psyche but when she turned his back on him, Cupid flees.
Does curiosity actually kill? Well, not literally but curiosity leaves behind many consequences and it's a part of life's everyday mysteries. When is 'enough'? How far will one go to fulfill their curious desires? It is evident that the important virtues for the Greeks are trust, honesty, obedience, and selflessness. Without those core values, nothing is possible - they are that significant.
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