Why a goddess's beauty led to a terrifying prophecy
In short: When Psyche's beauty rivaled Venus, she faced a grim fate. This video explores the ancient myth of her journey from a discarded princess to a figure of divine legend.
The legend starts with Psyche, whose extraordinary beauty led people to adore her as Venus reborn. This divine resemblance caused such intimidation among human lovers that Apollo suggested her father abandon her on a crag, where she was destined to marry a serpent-like, winged evil.
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