What is poisoned kiss?

Poisoned kiss refers to a kiss that is contaminated with toxic or harmful substances, such as poison, chemicals, or viruses. The term has been used in various contexts, including folklore, literature, and pop culture.

In folklore, poisoned kisses are often associated with witches, sorcerers, or other evil characters who attempt to harm or kill their victims with a kiss. For example, the witch in the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" uses a poisoned kiss to put the princess under a deep sleep.

In literature and pop culture, poisoned kisses have been portrayed in different ways, ranging from a metaphor for love or desire that turns out to be destructive, to a literal means of poisoning or infecting someone. For instance, in Shakespeare's play "Othello," the villain Iago suggests that Othello's wife Desdemona has been unfaithful, which leads Othello to give her a poisonous kiss before killing her.

In general, poisoned kisses represent a form of betrayal or deceit, where the giver of the kiss intends to harm or kill the receiver. They are often used as a plot device in stories, movies, or TV shows to create suspense, drama, or shock. However, in real-life situations, poisoned kisses are rare and usually associated with criminal or terrorist activities that involve the use of chemical or biological agents.