In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of Venus, the goddess of love. In Greek mythology, he was known as Eros and was the son of Aphrodite. According to Roman mythology, Cupid fell madly in love with Psyche despite his mother's jealousy over Psyche's beauty. While he married her, he also told her never to look at him. BUT HOW ABOUT A FILIPINO CUPID?. Well, you should ask his cousin Amy. Why her? Well, he's on vacation to answer questions right now.