Saltus, Edgar 1855-1921 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern" by Edgar Saltus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the concept of love through history, exploring its evolution from ancient civilizations to modern perspectives. The narrative delves into various mythologies and philosophies, presenting love not merely as a sentiment but as a pivotal theme in human existence, interwoven with notions of beauty and societal norms. The beginning of "Historia Amoris" sets the stage for a deep exploration of the origins of love, highlighting its absence in the initial moments of creation and its gradual emergence through the development of human civilization. Saltus introduces a vivid historical context, starting with the allegorical representations in Eden and Babylon, emphasizing the role of women and their associations with love and worship of various deities. Through a rich tapestry of myth, religious practice, and societal structures, the opening chapters paint a picture of love's complexities, establishing a philosophical foundation that invites readers to consider love's integral influence across time and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-05-24 Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Love HQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32512 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32512 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133736.0 32512