Summary: This article explains why Valentines Day has had the heart symbolize love. In the 13th and 14th centuries a heart didn't mean love it was just a decorative shape. In the medieval period the idea of romantic love began to take shape. The heart was chosen for this because animals hearts are shaped the same way and the only study of anatomy in this period was done through animal dissection. The medieval French poem Le Roman De La Pire is believed to be the source of the idea that a person in love can give their heart away. 150 years later an image of a man holding a small red heart became popular and brought on traditions today.
Anyalsis/ Synthesis: I thought this was a fun and interesting article because I was tired of doing politics. The author does seem to like hearts and valentines because its positive. Whats interesting about this is that we are all still medieval creatures today. This is one of the main points and quite interesting. Traditions don't change as does history continues to stay the same or repeat itself in new forms.
http://time.com/4662675/valentines-day-heart-shape-origins/
It's amazing that this tradition has lived on. I wonder what traditions we have created that will last just as long.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nifty origin story. Fun fact: Santa Clause is based on St. Nicholas, who got his fame for resolving a dowry issue by throwing two bags of gold through the window of a lower-class father.
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That's very interesting i didn't know that heart symbol was adapted from the french poem La Roman De La Pire.
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