/oss/taxonomy/term/6678/all en /oss/article/history/valentines-day-time-smell-roses <p>There are more red roses sold on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year. They hold a special place among flowers, particularly because of their associations with romance. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite, The Goddess of Love, fell in love with the mortal shepherd Adonis. When he was gored by a wild boar, she rushed to his aid but as she brushed by a wild rose bush her skin was pierced by its thorns. Aphrodite’s tears mixed with her blood and dripped on the rose bush which thenceforth produced the red roses that came to symbolize love and passion.</p> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9379 at /oss