| Type: | Roman |
| Other Names: | Volupia, Volupta |
| Deity Of: | Goddess of enjoyment, sensual pleasure, bliss and delight |
| Parents: | Cupid and Psyche |
| Greek Equivalent: | Hedone |
In Roman mythology, Voluptas or Volupta is the daughter born from the union of Cupid and Psyche, according to Apuleius.[1] The Latin word voluptas[2] means 'pleasure' or 'delight';[3] [4] [5] Voluptas is known as the goddess of "sensual pleasures". She is often found in the company of the Gratiae, or Three Graces.
Some Roman authors[6] [7] [8] [9] mention a goddess named Volupia, a name which appears to signify "willingness".[10] She had a temple, the Sacellum Volupiae, on the Via Nova, by the Porta Romana. Sacrifices were offered to the Diva Angerona there.
The corresponding goddess in Greek mythology is Hedone.