Woman-Worship and Domnei

The central theme of the book, domnei is a chivalric code of idealized, religious devotion to a lady, elevating her to a near-divine status and transforming love into a spiritual quest that transcends mere desire.

The epigraph directly invokes 'domnei,' the troubadour ideal of chivalric love and devotion to a noble lady, suggesting love's transcendence over death.

The epigraph directly defines 'domnei' as the chivalric code of devotion and service to a lady, central to the theme of woman-worship.

The central theme of the preface, exploring domnei as a sublimated passion that elevates women to a spiritual ideal.

The poem explicitly celebrates the worship of Melicent as the ultimate object of desire, for whom men forsake honor, kingdoms, and war.