Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores

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This book is a serious academic attempt to document the history of love potions or other substances meant to enchant another individual into becoming enamored with another party. Some examples provided include sap of mallows during the times of Ancient Greek and several potions featured in the Kama Sutra.

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Harry E. Wedeck was a prolific author, translator, and linguist whose literary contributions spanned numerous subjects, including the study of classical literature, languages, and esoteric traditions. One of his notable works is 'Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores,' a comprehensive examination of the cultural and historical aspects of aphrodisiacs and love-making customs. Although the book may not be as widely recognized as more mainstream academic texts, it showcases Wedeck's flair for delving into niche historical topics and presenting them with scholarly rigor. His literary style often melded detailed research with accessible prose, aiming to attract both the erudite scholar and the general reader. Wedeck's work reflects a dedicated effort to understanding human culture through its expressions in love, mysticism, and language. His approach was deeply humanistic, bringing to light lesser-explored facets of human behavior and beliefs through a combination of anecdotal evidence and classical references.

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