ANTEROS—the youthful patron of selfless unconditional love.96 EROS—the leader of the Erotes, god of physical love and sexual desire. HEDYLOGOS—the spirit of the language of love and terms of endearment, who now, one assumes, looks over Valentine cards, love letters, and romantic fiction. HERMAPHRODITUS—the protector of effeminate males, mannish females, and those of what we would now call a more fluid gender. HIMEROS—the embodiment of desperate, impetuous love, love that is impatient to be fulfilled and ready to burst. HYMENAIOS—the guardian of the bridal chamber and wedding music. POTHOS—the
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