He’s adorable and pudgy and zips through the air with a bow and arrow, ready to play matchmaker—say hello to the Valentine’s Day Cupid, an iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day. Every February ...

Every year on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day is marked by shades of pink, flowers, chocolates, romantic movies and wine — and images of a magical baby boy who flies around shooting arrows at people ...

The winged cupid was a favorite of artists and authors in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, but he was more than just a symbol of love to them. Born of sex and war. The Romans’ Cupid was the ...