Proposing On One Knee
- Kneeling on one knee while proposing has its roots in an ancient practise, originated in the Persian Empire.
- This was part of a rank-based greeting ritual, called proskynesis, adopted by Alexander The Great.
- The 11th century Knights used this gesture towards the ladies, something called ‘courtly love’, a romantic commitment that was done even to married ladies.
- The Knights pledged to serve and honour the lady they love.
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