History of Rose Meanings
Rose Meanings have a long history dating back to the ancient civilizations. Roses have been a favorite with people around the world. Ancient Egyptian graves are known to have petrified roses and even before human time rose fossils have been discovered in Europe. Some religious documents make references to roses as a symbol of the blood of the martyrs. The Romans adopted the rose as a symbol love, secrecy, and beauty. Roman dining-room ceilings were displayed with roses, reminding guests to keep secret what had been said during dinner. The Latin words sub rosa means “under the rose” and to this day means “confidentiality.” Roses were also part of Greek mythology. The Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, is said to have created the rose when shedding her tears and the blood of her lover Adonis.