Show wide variation as to significance of kiss kt the history of the kiss Is vague the bible records it as a salutation of re but prehistoric history gives the 1 origin to cannibalism contending the modern modem kiss Is only a modified bite thereby giving the impression that man so loved woman he wished to indicate she was good enough to eat among the oriental races the kiss has been known from time immemorial kisses are not used in madagascar parts of 0 polynesia africa south sea islands and japan in ancient greece it was wag a death penalty offense to kiss in public the malay kiss the rubbing of noses also Is used in greenland and parts of russia in egypt they kiss one hand and place it on top of the bead as a sign of affection the romans had but three words to signify the kiss vwe the greeks had four tte french have twenty and the germans have thirty among the latter cognomens omens Is one which might be highly recommended to the world at large it Is called neeli kussen meaning in making aking up for kisses that have been omitted k in olden times to kiss a pretty woman was considered a sure cure tor for a headache |