The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day… 💔 | St Valentine, Lupercalia & Cupid Explained

Описание: THE DARK ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY… 💔

Valentine’s Day didn’t begin with roses and chocolates.

In tonight’s episode, we uncover the strange, unsettling history behind February 14th:

• The execution of St Valentine
• The ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia
• Pagan matchmaking rituals
• Cupid’s mythological origins (he wasn’t always cute)
• And how these traditions evolved into modern-day Valentine’s Day

From martyrdom to mythology, from sacrifice to symbolism, love has always had a darker edge.

Grab a blanket, get cosy, and let’s escape into the history of Valentine’s Day together. 💜👻

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Hi, I’m Faye, and this is Escapism Stories — a warm, slightly spooky corner of the internet where we escape real life and explore strange, dark, mysterious stories from folklore, history, and beyond.

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