God, canine, Anubis finally departing (5)

I believe the answer is:

cupid

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'god' is the definition.
(Roman love god)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for cupid that I've seen before include "Cherubic symbol for love" , "Tiny archer as Roman god of love" , "Boy with wings, bow, arrow" , "The little love god" , "godlike figure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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