The story of Cupid and Psyche is a classical narrative concerning the trials and eventual union of the lovers Psyche and Cupid, also known as Amor. The most complete version of this tale appears in the Metamorphoses, written by the 2nd-century AD author Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis.
While Apuleius provides the only extended account from antiquity, the figures of Eros and Psyche appear in Greek art as early as the 4th century BC. The narrative is rich with Neoplatonic elements and allusions to mystery religions, allowing it to be interpreted as an allegory, a folktale, or a myth. The story focuses on the obstacles the couple must overcome to achieve their sacred marriage, making it a significant subject for literary and artistic analysis.