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
Category Archives: love in different cultures
Does a Happy Wife Really Make a Happy Life?
The saying “Happy Wife, Happy Life” has been popular for quite a while among many American couples. It vividly explains the psychological know-how of happy marital love and life. This old adage tells a husband that the emotional state of … Continue reading
Love in the Aryan Caste Culture
In scholarly literature, the term “Aryan culture” has frequently referred to the “Indo-European” cultures of the past associated with ancient Indo-Iranian languages. These prehistoric cultures existed many centuries ago. The Indo-Aryan migration occurred approximately between 2000 and 1500 BCE. The … Continue reading
Did Love Exist in Ancient Aryan Culture?
The cultural connotations of the word “Aryan” can be different. Many of us might recall the popular modern name “Aryan.” Some may think of the word in association with the notion of white racial superiority, which is incorrect. However, few … Continue reading
Emoji Love and Other Emotions in the Virtual World
In modern culture, it seems easy to guess what “heart” and especially “red heart” mean. Guess what? Love! So, the corresponding symbols are common in modern virtual world. The emoji ❤️ adopted the same meaning social media messages. The red heart … Continue reading
Two African Societies with Matriarchal Cultures
Many of us are familiar with traditional patriarchal societies, which have been prevalent throughout the world for many centuries. In a patriarchal society, the father is the main owner of a property and the head of a household. Because of … Continue reading
What Does the Song of Songs Tell Us About Hebrew Love?
Did romantic love exist in ancient Hebrew times? It appears that the Bible does not mention romantic love, neither in the Old nor in the New Testament. Conjugal love was frequently mentioned and encouraged. Other types of family ties were … Continue reading
What Was Surprising About Ancient Hebrew Love?
Love has been an enduring Hebrew idea since Biblical times. What about romantic love? What do the Old and New Testaments tell us about it? A Hebrew word for “love” is אהבה (ahavah, pronounced ah-ha-VAH), while a Biblical Hebrew word … Continue reading
The Cultural History of Erotic Love
The term “erotic” is derived from the Greek word eros (érōs). The ancient Greek word “eros” was first used to describe a desire for beauty and an appreciation of art (Lomas, 2018). “Erotic love” refers to the perception of a … Continue reading
Erotic Love in Cultures Around the World
Many laypeople and academics are interested in sexual and erotic themes. The topics of this kind are related to how people experience and express love. As I said in another article, love and sex are intimately interconnected and sometimes difficult … Continue reading