Hi, Rhy! Hope you had a restful shabbat. Just want..

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Hi, Rhy! Hope you had a restful shabbat. Just wanted to bring one thing up since Lupercalia is on Wed. The heart symbol comes from that pagan festival. It doesn't represent real love, but rather, lust. It's a symbol made to look like a pubic mound. I am grateful you have made the emoji's bigger so I can easily hit thumbs up instead of one I don't mean to. It's made a big difference! Do some research on lupercalia and pagan symbolism. You may be shocked by what you find. You may find a check mark or something else is more appropriate for a set apart site. I just thought maybe you're unaware. Whatever you decide, I'm content with thumbs up & smileys .

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#lupercalia
#valentinesday
#february14
#romanfertilityfestival

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I had a bit of a search for the origins of the heart shape as a symbol of love which looks like it can be traced back to ancient civilizations, though pinpointing an exact origin is challenging due to its gradual evolution over time.

One popular theory suggests that the heart shape may have originated from the seed or fruit of the silphium plant, a species of giant fennel that grew in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. The silphium plant was highly prized in antiquity for its medicinal and contraceptive properties, and its seed pods bore a striking resemblance to the modern heart shape.

It was used as a contraceptive during the feasts and temple prostitution. So much so that it became extinct.

In regards to Lupercalia, I have found is that the connection between the heart shape and Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated in mid-February, is not direct, but there are some historical links and cultural influences that may have contributed to the association.

Lupercalia was an annual festival dedicated to fertility, purification, and the coming of spring. It involved rituals where priests known as Luperci would sacrifice goats and dogs, and then run through the streets of Rome, striking people with strips of the animals' hides. It was believed that this ritual would purify and protect the city, promote fertility, and ward off evil spirits.

One aspect of Lupercalia that might have influenced the association with the heart shape is its connection to fertility and sexuality. The festival was characterized by its emphasis on love and desire, with participants engaging in various rites and activities to promote fertility and ensure the health of the community.

Over time, as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and eventually supplanted pagan traditions like Lupercalia, elements of the festival were absorbed into Christian celebrations. The timing of Lupercalia coincided with the feast day of St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who was purportedly executed on February 14th. Over the centuries, the traditions and symbolism of Lupercalia became intertwined with those of Valentine's Day, including the association with love and romance.

While there is no direct evidence linking the heart shape specifically to Lupercalia, it's possible that the festival's focus on love, fertility, and purification contributed to the broader cultural associations that eventually led to the heart shape becoming a symbol of love and romance in Western culture.

I had a bit of a search for the origins of the heart shape as a symbol of love which looks like it can be traced back to ancient civilizations, though pinpointing an exact origin is challenging due to its gradual evolution over time. 
 
One popular theory suggests that the heart shape may have originated from the seed or fruit of the silphium plant, a species of giant fennel that grew in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. The silphium plant was highly prized in antiquity for its medicinal and contraceptive properties, and its seed pods bore a striking resemblance to the modern heart shape. 
 
It was used as a contraceptive during the feasts and temple prostitution. So much so that it became extinct.  
 
In regards to Lupercalia, I have found is that the connection between the heart shape and Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated in mid-February, is not direct, but there are some historical links and cultural influences that may have contributed to the association. 
 
Lupercalia was an annual festival dedicated to fertility, purification, and the coming of spring. It involved rituals where priests known as Luperci would sacrifice goats and dogs, and then run through the streets of Rome, striking people with strips of the animals' hides. It was believed that this ritual would purify and protect the city, promote fertility, and ward off evil spirits. 
 
One aspect of Lupercalia that might have influenced the association with the heart shape is its connection to fertility and sexuality. The festival was characterized by its emphasis on love and desire, with participants engaging in various rites and activities to promote fertility and ensure the health of the community. 
 
Over time, as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and eventually supplanted pagan traditions like Lupercalia, elements of the festival were absorbed into Christian celebrations. The timing of Lupercalia coincided with the feast day of St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who was purportedly executed on February 14th. Over the centuries, the traditions and symbolism of Lupercalia became intertwined with those of Valentine's Day, including the association with love and romance. 
 
While there is no direct evidence linking the heart shape specifically to Lupercalia, it's possible that the festival's focus on love, fertility, and purification contributed to the broader cultural associations that eventually led to the heart shape becoming a symbol of love and romance in Western culture.

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