This video details the mythology and history of the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection.
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Cupid
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Old engraved illustration of Eros, Greek God of Love
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Michelangelo exhibition in Rome
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London landmark: Statue of Eros, Piccadilly Circus
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The Erechtheon, Temple of Athena, Acropolis, Athens, Greece
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Frontal portico of the Parthenon on Acropolis Hill, Athens
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Parthenon of Athens
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Two white daffodils together on white.
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A stem of red rose burning so fast from the flame. Romantic concept
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Background of lake water surface with ripples and sunlight at sunrise.
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Splitted view above and under of the river with reed coast
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Time lapse of white water lily flower opening, lotus blooming in pond
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Particle lines turbulence
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Timelapse of Blooming Pink Peony Bouquet. Flowers Opening Backdrop
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slow motion surface water at the mountain river
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White foam bubbles moving on the brown water surface in the wastewater treatment pond
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4k vertical timelapse of an Rose Flower blossom bloom and grow on a white background. Blooming flower of Rosa. Vertical time lapse in 9:16 ratio mobile phone and social media ready.
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Fire Fireplace Ember Wood
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Spartan Soldier Stone Carving Lit Up With Dust
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Fire Flames Burning in Fireplace. Sparks flying around the branches in the blazing fire
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Ancient greek temple ruins of Erechtheion at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
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White burning wax candles on the altar of Orthodox Meteora monastery. Greece. 4K
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Hyperlapse: Acropolis of Athens
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Rough North Sea sailing: waves and surf
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Underwater meditation. Reaching hand reflections
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Waves of water of the river and the sea meet each other during high tide and low tide.
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BRAZIL - FESTA JUNINA - DECORATIVE FLAGS
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Flash light leak of Yellow gold abstract light leak or flare , defocused background for creative transition overlay effect
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Ripples on water surface
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We'll take care of you on your road to recovery
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Pov of a person or evil spirit walking unsteadily through woods covered in fog
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CU Water droplets falling on white narcissus flower
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Light leak background
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gimbal reveal of the acropolis at the temple of zeus athens, greece
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Ancient archaeological site with stone columns in Europe
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4k Fire Sparks - Loop (Vertical Movement)
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Lightning Storm
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Beautiful Galaxy with Bright Twinkling Stars. Flying in Space.
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Ancient Greek temple of Concordia (V-VI century BC), Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily. The area was included in the UNESCO Heritage Site list in 1997
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Thunderstorm Clouds at Night with Lightning. HD 1080.
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Extreme close up human eye iris
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Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus
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Archer Statue, Time Lapse
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The perfect mountain aerial shot
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HD Super Slow-Mo: Archer Shooting Up In The Air
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Roman empire battle bas relief
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The Perfect Storm; spectacular thunderbolts and lightnings
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Apocalyptic landscape, hell or armageddon. Burning city. Storm and lightning
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CU, Ancient Greek ceramic vase with representation of female dancers
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CU, Ancient Greek ceramic vase with representation of athletes
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EXTERNAL CREDITS
Dominique Dibbell
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