Source edition
Moschus. The Greek Bucolic Poets. Edmonds, J. M., editor. London: William Heinemann, Ltd.; New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1916.
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Summary
This work is a charming poem in which the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, searches for her runaway son, Eros (Cupid), by offering a reward to anyone who finds him. At the beginning, Aphrodite announces Eros's escape and promises her sweet kiss as a reward to whoever brings him back. She then describes his appearance and temperament in detail to help identify him, revealing that despite his fiery skin and sharp gaze, his sweet words hide a cruel nature that relentlessly inflicts pain. After explaining the dangers of his bow, arrows, and torch, Aphrodite concludes with a strong warning to the captor not to be deceived by Eros's tears or sweet gifts, and to bind him without mercy.
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