Why is the red rose a symbol of love?
February 14, World Love Day. Demand for this specialty has grown significantly as a result of recent corporate scandals.
There are many types of roses. But among them, the demand for Valentine's Day red roses is at its peak. Because the red rose is considered as a symbol of love. But why? To know this history you have to turn the clock back to the mythical age.
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Aphrodite was the goddess of love of the ancient Greeks. The Romans called him Venus. However, people from both communities believed that the goddess Aphrodite loved her lover Adonis very much. And the blood that used to flow on Aphrodite's chest when she was separated from her lover has turned red.
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However, the legend was popularized in the seventeenth century by King Charles II of Sweden. He traveled to Persia and announced the introduction of a sign language called the language of flowers. He said this language would be spoken a lot without speaking. For example, if someone gives a yellow rose to someone, he understands that he has disappointed him. If you give a purple rose, you must understand that he is sorry and apologizing. And if someone gives a red rose, it must be understood that he is deeply in love.
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The red rose has become a symbol of love in the world since the seventeenth century. As a result, red roses are now seen in the hands of lovers on Valentine's Day or love offerings.