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Thread #61061   Message #980659
Posted By: katlaughing
10-Jul-03 - 12:32 PM
Thread Name: BS: Crossword puzzles & rotten word usage!
Subject: RE: BS: Crossword puzzles & rotten word usage!
I see lots of references to Amor as the god of love in French, Portugese, Spanish and other languages. But, much as it pains me to say it, I also found this reference on a mythology site:

Cupid was the god of love in Roman mythology. The name Cupid is a variation on Cupido ("desire"), and this god was also known by the name Amor ("love").

Arrgghhh!

I hate "aper," too!! And, it really bugs me when they use famous names within a cluster so that if you don't know at least one or two, that's it!

Cluin, that's funny!

kat