Anteros - God of Requited Love Anteros is sometimes seen as the brother of Eros, in the version where Eros himself is the son of Aphrodite and Ares. He represents requited love, reciprocal love or more simply put, love that's returned. Anteros was created as an answer to the feelings of loneliness that caused his brother suffering. After Anteros was born, Eros finally had a loving sibling to keep him company, a counter-love which completed the circle. The two usually work with one another and are often depicted alongside their mother Aphrodite, holding the scales of love. The lesson from his creation story shows that love cannot thrive or grow without the opposite side reciprocating those same feelings. Anteros also works as an avenger of sorts when it comes to love that isn't reciprocated; he punishes those who curse either love or the attempted sincere advances made upon by others. Essentially the Anti-Eros, (hence his name) he casts punishment on those who harshly reject offered love. When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it...