Even before the year 1600, how had the color black already been negatively established in European society?

A. early dictionary definitions characterized black as disgraceful and unclean, while Elizabethan poetry often used the opposite color of white as symbol of purity
B. the dark night sky was defined as the absence of God’s presence in early religious texts
C. since charred, overcooked food appeared very black, perceptions of the color were very unfavorable in early societies
D. murky and black ocean waters were feared by early sailors, contributing to the negative attitudes towards the color


A. early dictionary definitions characterized black as disgraceful and unclean, while Elizabethan poetry often used the opposite color of white as symbol of purity

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