there was once lived a king who had three lovely daughters. Though all of the girls were fair, is was the youngest,Psyche who was known throughout the ancient world for her exquisite beauty. so ravishing was she that men traveled from far apart just to gaze her beautiful face. many even said that Venus herself could not compare the loveliness of this young maid. Venus becomes angry that her temples are falling to ruin, so she plots to ruin Psyche. She instructs her son, Cupid, to pierce the girl with an arrow and make her fall in love with the most vile, hideous man alive. But when Cupid sees Psyche in her radiant glory, he shoots himself with the arrow instead.
Meanwhile, Psyche and her family become worried that she will never find a husband, for although men admire her beauty, they always seem content to marry someone else. Psyche's father prays to Apollo for help, and Apollo instructs her to go to the top of a hill, where she will marry not a man but a serpent. Psyche bravely follows the instructions and falls asleep on the hill.