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What is the statue in piccadilly circus of Greek god love?

There is no statue of a Greek god of love in Piccadilly Circus. The central feature of Piccadilly Circus is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, which features a winged angel known as "Eros".

While "Eros" is the Greek god of love, the angel in the fountain is not actually meant to be Eros. It was designed by Alfred Gilbert as a representation of "the Angel of Christian Charity", a symbol of generosity and goodwill.

The fountain and the angel have become iconic symbols of London, but it's important to note that they are not connected to Greek mythology in the way you might think.

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