How did the human heart become associated with love? And how did it turn into the shape we know today?

We see the familiar symbol everywhere -- in text messages, signs, cakes, clothing, and more. But we also know the real heart looks nothing like it. Historian Marilyn Yalom tells us how the anatomical organ became the symbol that we all know today.

How did the Heart Become the Symbol of Love anyway?

Evolution of Valentine's Day: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Traditions - Deepstash

The Anthroposophical Perspective on the Structure and Functioning

How the heart became ♥

Origins of the Love Heart Symbol

Book of Hours, MS M.229 fol. 195r - Images from Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts

Syntropic Agriculture: Putting It All Together a.k.a. A Planting Guide, by Ajah Eills, A Year in Syntropy

Interoception: the hidden sense that shapes wellbeing

25 Best Love Poems Ever Written — Beautiful Poems About Love

How did the human heart become associated with love? And how did it turn into the shape we know today?

Heart symbol - Wikipedia