#140 | Flirting and Courtship Pt 1 - Vikings, Romans and Medieval Europeans

In this episode I explore the myth and history behind the courtship practices of a few select ancient societies. Listen in to learn why courtship was known as the most dangerous pastime for the young Icelandic man, where the origins of the madonna/whore complex may have come from, the difference in courtship between Rome the Republic and Rome the Empire, how did Romans think about matrimony, what was the chivalric code of honor, the medieval origins of ‘happy wife, happy life’ and much more. RESOURCES:https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCrawfordhttps://feminaeromanae.org/matrimonium.htmlhttps://www.supersummary.com/the-art-of-love-ovid/summary/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro02:18 — Pre-Christian views on relationships04:05 — Influence and control dynamics06:12 — Why it seemed appealing08:20 — Marriage as a social structure10:07 — Psychological roots of attraction12:15 — The “third way” idea14:12 — How things used to be different16:08 — Consequences and exile18:20 — Purpose beyond procreation20:35 — Marriage tied to wealth and land22:42 — Honour, loyalty, and core values24:50 — Masculinity and Chivalric Code27:05 — Understanding infatuation28:55 — Final takeaways30:22 — Outro_______________If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)