Romantically feminine this antique styled heart weaves the magic of amour.
Symbolically the heart conjures notions of love, the soul and the centre of life itself since
time immemorial. The "heart" shape is formed by the back and wings of a dove, which was
associated with Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love. The influence of the Greek goddess
Aphrodite can be seen as generative, far beyond that of romance, love, or desire alone. She is
associated with the life-giving sea. Just as the waves lapping on the shore refresh and renew the
beach, Aphrodite brings us hope and the awareness of the transforming power of love and beauty.
Love alone is a fountain from which all virtues fall as drops of
sparkling water
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Nor yet content, he from his quiver drew,
Sharpened with skill divine, a shining dart:
No need had he for bow, since thus too true
His hand might wound her all-exposed heart.
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