Returning, I say, saw a Greek god (4)

I believe the answer is:

eros

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'greek god' is the definition.
(Eros is an example)

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(Other definitions for eros that I've seen before include "Statue of love-god in Piccadilly Circus in London" , "Arrow shooter" , "In Greek myth, the god of love" , "Name given to statue" , "Group of instincts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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