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Aphrodisiacs cestus Aphrodite’s girdle made by Hephaestus; magically induces passion. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 183] induces passion. [Plant Symbolism: EB, IV: 549] leguminous plant; arouses passion. [Plant Folklore: Boland, 9] a narcotic that arouses passion. [Western Folklore: Boland, 13] used on bedsheets; Venus used it with Ascanius. [Rom. Myth.: Boland, 11–12] combination induces passion. [Plant Folklore: Boland, 9] food consumed as a love potion. [Popular Folklore: Misc.] preparation made of green blister beetles and used to incite cattle to mate. [Insect Symbolism: EB, IX: 399] taken in water, produce only sons. [Western Folklore: Boland, 11] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Aphrodisiacs: Researching aphrodisiacs is like entering a jungle: everything has been deemed an aphrodisiac at one time or another. While the companies make claims based on slightly different scientific principles, I cannot help thinking that they are modern versions of yesteryear's traveling salesmen, peddling aphrodisiacs, pick-me-ups, and cures for venereal diseases and sexual dysfunction. After the baby is out and you're all clear fur a little lovin', this sensual, gently stimulating balm is the Barry White of natural aphrodisiacs. |
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