Roses are sinful; don't let them cloud your judgment
When you see roses, do you think they are the epitome of romance? Many people are captivated by their symbolic meaning.
Even when you see the painting below, do you feel the same way? The large area covered with rose petals—is it really depicting romance?
In fact, it is completely depicting the word “insult.” A bizarre idea of Roman Emperor Elagabalus, ostensibly for public entertainment: sprinkling rose petals on guests attending the emperor’s dinner. However, so many petals were scattered that some diners were buried beneath them, unable to breathe.
Meanwhile, the emperor, his mother, and his favorites sat in high places, sneering down at the “commoners” they were toying with.
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