Do Not Be Faint-Hearted, Win Over the Servants, and Give Little Gifts, as Ovid Taught

The three poetic books of Ovid’s “Ars Amatoria” provided guidance on how to master the art of love for the men and women of the Roman Empire. His clever love advice has been passed down from generation to generation. His … Continue reading

Be Patient and Comply in Love Relations, as Ovid Taught

The three poetic books of Ovid’s “Ars Amatoria” advised men and women of the Roman Empire on how to master the art of love. His witty love wisdom has been passed down through the ages. His poems taught both men … Continue reading

Be Gentle and Good-Tempered in Love Relations

The three poetic books of “Ars Amatoria” by the Roman poet Ovid advised men and women of the Roman Empire on how to master the art of love. His witty wisdom of love has been passed down through the centuries. … Continue reading

 Ovid Explains Why You Need Gifts of Mind in Love Relationships

Ovid’s advice on the art of love has been known for centuries due to his three poetic books of “Ars Amatoria.” He was a Roman poet from the time of the Roman Empire. The poems in his books taught men … Continue reading

What Is His Task in a Love Relationship?

Among love scholars, the Roman poet of the ancient Roman Empire is well-known for his “Ars Amatoria” (The Art of Love), a three-volume instructional series of poems describing what love is and how to make love using the arts of … Continue reading

The Chivalrous Poetry of German Minstrels

The cultural concept of chivalry describes the social norms that medieval knights were expected to uphold in their interactions with women. These ideals of chivalry and standards of chivalrous conduct gave rise to a new romantic culture. Historians frequently refer … Continue reading

The Chivalrous Poetry of French Troubadours

The cultural idea of chivalry describes the chivalrous code of interpersonal attitudes that medieval knights were supposed to demonstrate towards women. These chivalrous ideas and norms of gallant behavior created a new culture of love. Many people think that the … Continue reading

The Gallantry of Chivalry in the Art of Love

The term “chivalry” refers to the rules of behavior that knights in medieval Europe were supposed to follow in their interpersonal relationships. The chivalry of the medieval times brought the gallantry of courtly love as a great romantic invention in the … Continue reading

The Spanish and German Medieval Stories of Militant Chivalry

The concept of chivalry usually refers to chivalrous codes of behavior that knights and gentlemen of medieval Europe should demonstrate in their social interactions. In the time period of about 1170 to 1220 CE, knights created the social rules of … Continue reading

Medieval Chivalry of Courtly Love, Part 1

What is chivalry? The word “chivalry” may have several connotations in our minds. The idea of chivalry is closely associated with chivalrous codes of the behavior that knights and gentlemen ought to exhibit in social relationships with other noble people. … Continue reading