Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores

"Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores" by Harry E. Wedeck is a historical exploration documenting the history and broad, pervasive nature of love potions in societies. Written in the early 1960s, the book examines the customs, beliefs, and traditions associated with love potions across diverse cultures and time periods. It uncovers the common ideas of love, attraction, and relationships, revealing different methods people have used to control partnerships, while emphasizing the important role that love potions played in civilizations. Wedeck highlights examples from ancient Greece and Egypt, referencing classical texts while examining plants and ingredients believed to enhance sexual attraction, alongside the part of these mixtures in religious and cultural practices in history.