rosesymbolism
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From Ancient Roman Rose Gardens to the Mystic Rosetos
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The history and symbolism of the rose: from Greek and Roman otium gardens to the Christian Mystic Rose and the Victorian language of flowers.
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Dear Rose Tellers, Help me answer just one question today:What do people see in roses? Are the symbolic references we’ve been exploring in past posts still alive today—consciously or not—embraced by celebrities and everyday people alike? You might think my personal obsession with roses is something I’ve carried with me forever. That I was always…
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It’s probably already clear to readers—if you’ve seen the first couple of posts so far—that Telling Roses is dedicated to the symbolism of roses, rather than their botanical classification or uses in gardening and decoration. Those aspects, while fascinating, are not our focus. However, a basic botanical distinction is essential if we want to read…
