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From the concept originated by the ancient Greeks known as Blind Love, the writer of this article traces the concept of "blind" Cupid as they are revealed in the work of different writers of Renaissance Literature, including Philip Sidney, Christopher Marlowe, and William Shakespeare.

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"The figure of Cupid derives from Roman Mythology with his Greek counterpart. The figure of blind or blindfold Cupid is one with which art and literature have made us extremely familiar. Nevertheless Gilbert argues that the figure of blind Cupid is very rare in classical literature and unknown in classical art though this image of Cupid is highly visible in Renaissance literature and art. Even so Classic Greek literature does make reference to the concept of blind ..."

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