Psyche (mythology)

For the psychological concept, see Psyche (psychology).

The Abduction of Psyche by William-Adolphe Bouguereau

Psyche (pronounce: SY-kee) is a former mortal woman and goddess of the soul in Greek mythology. She is the wife of Eros (Cupid) and the mother of Hedone. She is always pictured with butterfly wings. Today, Psyche is known from a story called The Golden Ass, written by Lucius Apuleius in the 2nd century.