Meaning of the word eros in English
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eros
US /ˈer.ɑːs/
UK /ˈɪə.rɒs/
Noun
1.
sexual desire or the life instinct, especially as a driving force in human behavior
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Freud's concept of Eros encompasses all life-affirming instincts.
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The novel explores the interplay between Eros and Thanatos.
2.
the Greek god of love and sexual desire, often depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow
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In Greek mythology, Eros is the son of Aphrodite.
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The statue depicted Eros with his characteristic bow and arrow.