Misogamy is the hatred of what?
Misogamy Misogamy Misogamy is an aversion or hatred of marriage. The word dates from the mid-17th century and combines the Greek "misos" (hatred) with "gamos" (marriage). Merriam-Webster date the first use of the word to around 1656. The idea of misogamy was important in the Christian church during the medieval period as a prerequisite for the celibacy required to occupy the highest positions in the church. It was developed in the philosophy of Theophrastus who became the "canonical authority on philosophic misogamy throughout the Middle Ages". Sara E. Diaz writes that two types of misogamy existed during the period, one advising
Hatred Hatred Hatred or hate is a human emotion. Hatred could invoke feelings of animosity, anger or resentment, which can be directed against certain individuals, groups, entities, objects, behaviors, concepts, or ideas. Hatred is often associated with feelings of anger, disgust and a disposition towards the source of hostility. As an emotion, hatred can be short-lived or long-lasting. It can be of low intensity - 'I hate broccoli' - or high intensity: 'I hate the whole world'. Robert Steinberg saw three main elements in hatred: The important self-protective function, to be found in hatred, can be illustrated by Steinberg's analysis of