Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1874)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.R.C.S.E · New York : P. Eckler · leaf 94
, and water of the passive oryielding element in nature. Fire also typifies Eros or Cupid.Hymen is always represented carrying a torch. It is alsosymbolic of love; e,g,, Southey writes— ** But love is indestructible,Its holy flame for ever burneth ;From heaven it came,To heaven returneth. And…
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