Voluptas

In Roman mythology, Voluptas or Volupta is the daughter born from the union of Cupid and Psyche, according to Apuleius. The Latin word voluptas means 'pleasure' or 'delight'; Voluptas is known as the goddess of "sensual pleasures". She is often found in the company of the Gratiae, or Three Graces.

Voluptas
Goddess of enjoyment, sensual pleasure, bliss and delight
Giulio Romano's Banquet of Amor and Psyche, which depicts Voluptas and her parents (at far right).
Other namesVolupia, Volupta
ParentsCupid and Psyche
Equivalents
Greek equivalentHedone

Some Roman authors mention a goddess named Volupia, a name which appears to signify "willingness".. She had a temple, the Sacellum Volupiae, on the Via Nova, by the Porta Romana. Sacrifices were offered to the Diva Angerona there.

The corresponding goddess in Greek mythology is Hedone.

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