Where does the traditional heart shape come from?

How did the shape of a "heart" come to symbolise love? (when and where originated)?

  • also, what really is the shape of a heart? and why it is said to be the shape of a heart? when, where this came to be ? and are there any paintings etc of these? please explain ...show more

  • Answer:

    There is an article on it at wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_(symbol) The symbol is formed by mated swans bumping heads. It is seen as an erotic interpretation of at least three different parts of a woman's body. Here's another article link: http://www.slate.com/id/2159800/?GT1=9129

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