I start as a drinking vessel to hold your morning tea, then append personal identification to set love's winged archer free. Who am I?
Cupid
Break the answer into two wordplay components: a drinking vessel is a 'CUP,' and identity papers are commonly abbreviated as 'ID.' Blending these parts forms 'CUPID,' the mythical god who inspires romantic passion.
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