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The Rose: From Ancient Greece to the Universal Symbol of Love

Sep 14, 2025

Roses in Mythology & Art

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Discover how roses, from Sappho’s verses to Rhodes’ myths, bloomed in Ancient Greece to become humanity’s universal symbol of love.