''Ludus amoris'' is a term in the Western
mystical tradition that refers to the divine play (play of God). The term is in
Latin and may first have been used by the Christian mystic
Henry Suso (1300–1366). The term has also been used in the titles of works of literature and music.
''Ludus amoris'' is a
Latin-derived term from the Western
mystical tradition. Literally, "''ludus amoris''" means "game of love".
According to
Evelyn Underhill's ''Mysticism'',
According to Windeatt, "The notion of the play of love (''ludus amoris'') probably derives via
Suso Suso or Susso may refer to:
People
* Suso (footballer) (Jesús Joaquín Fernández Sáenz de la Torre) (born 1993), Spanish professional footballer
* Suso Santana, nicknamed Suso (born 1985), Spanish footballer
* Foday Musa Suso, Gambian griot and ...
from ''
Stimulus Amoris''. The Middle English version of
Suso Suso or Susso may refer to:
People
* Suso (footballer) (Jesús Joaquín Fernández Sáenz de la Torre) (born 1993), Spanish professional footballer
* Suso Santana, nicknamed Suso (born 1985), Spanish footballer
* Foday Musa Suso, Gambian griot and ...
's ''Horologium'' refers to 'þe pleye of loue þe which I am wonte to vse in an amarose sowle'."
See also
*
Lila (Hinduism), the divine play
References
External links
Example of ''ludus amoris'' in ''Horologium'' of Henry Suso (Google book image)
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Latin religious words and phrases
Mysticism