Poppy Anemone.
Windflower, (Anemone nemorosa), (Greek word anemos=wind), is a flower personified in Greek mythology. The flower took its name from the wind because it's the wind that helps both in its blooming and whithering.
According to mythology was created from the mixture of wounded Adonis' blood and the nectar that Aphrodite poured into his wound.
The myth says that Aphrodite fell in love with a very handsome mortal, Adonis. God Mars who was Aphrodite's former lover, got jealous and one day that Adonis went hunting, he was transformed into a boar, attacked Adonis and hurt him.
Aphrodite poured nectar into Adonis' wound and anemone was created.
Daffodil, (Narcissus is its botanic name), is also a flower personified in mythology as well.
Its name comes from Narcissus' myth.
Narcissus was a very handsome young man. According to the myth he died either looking at his reflection in the waters of a lake or jumping into the lake to catch his reflection, thinking that it was the nymph who was living there. A flower grew at the point he died and it was given his name.It expresses egoism.
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What an interesting and informative post - I shall certainly look at these flowers in a whole new way after reading it.
Didn't know that. Great photos!
Beautiful flowers!
I've always been quite fascinated with mythology as well, but I didn't realize the connection to all things floral!
Windflowers, my father told me not to go near them, he feared them always,
Said they carried him away.
Windflowers, I couldn't wait to touch them, to smell them, I held them closely.
Now I cannot break away.
Their sweet bouquet disappears like a vapor in the desert. Take a warning, son.
Windflowers, their beauty captures every young dreamer who lingers near them.
Ancient windflowers, I love you.
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How interesting - I had never heard these stories before. Thanks for sharing and what gorgeous pictures! :o) xoxoxo
i love hibiscus, our national flower!
Wow. This was great. I have never heard these stories before. I did learn Greek Mythology but mostly in Warfare. Beautiful pictures.
I love the flower photos.
What about the ones that also smell great...gardenias are heaven...I bet there are myths about those as well.
I love mythology so I was intrigued by your lesson today. Give us more! Wonderful post!
Great post Betty.. Love your flowers and the lesson from the greek mythology.
Costas
A lovely post, Betty! This is a great season to be blogging about flowers, and your photos are so colorful and inviting.
I, too, am a huge fan of Greek mythology. There are so many stories that can be related to humanity in the old myths that they are a continuous source of information for us, in addition to being high entertainment. Thank you for always keeping things interesting, Betty!
Hugs,
Nevine
i love the windflower,it looks a bit like Tulips.but i think care need to be taken if we put our nose near to smell the flower,bees can easily hide inside.
Betty, how absolutely gorgeous! The flowers just made me smile and they are wonderful!Great post!
Gorgeous flower pics. Thanks for sharing them with us :)
I had never heard these myths before. Very interesting!!
Thank for a bit of Greek myth revision my dear :) xxx
It is always interesting to see how others have viewed the world and worked in harmony with nature isn't it? Wonderful post.
How interesting. Thank you for giving us the skinny on that!
visual delights
I've never seen an ugly orchid in my entire life!
Looks like these are growing in Aphrodite's back yard. But I'm assuming they're in yours, correctamundo? Lovely!
these are wonderful, will you post more? Please. I love learning new things, so interesting
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Pretty pictures and Greek mythology all in one post! Cool. I learned something.
Lovely mythological lesson! With flowers, no less :) Do they say anything about alliums? My personal favorite :)
I took a Greek Mythology class in 8th grade, and ever since then I've been obsessed with Greece. It's the first place I went outside of the US, and I studied abroad there for 3 weeks. It was great being where all of it started!
Very en-lightning post Betty, with beautiful flower shots.
Ohhhh I love those windflowers!! amazing!
How fascinating to learn these connections! And such beautiful photos to aid us in our lesson!!
Thank you for teaching me something that I did not know before. If only people would be more like flowers, again. Please have a great Thursday.
daily athens
Gorgeous flowers. I've not seen windflowers before. They look like giant poppies.
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I love Greek mythology too. Thanks for sharing all this information and beautiful floral photographs. Lovely!
The softness of the petal.
And it is gentleness. . .
They are expressed beautifully.
Thank you.
ruma
ΚΑΛΗΜΕΡΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΛΟ ΜΗΝΑ!!!
wonderful post . i love the relations of the names with Greek Mythology.
thank you Betty .
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Love your post Betty! Beautiful shots!
These are really beautiful.
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Fascinating.
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beautiful post and beautiful pictures betty!
wish you a great weekend dear friend!
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Such gorgeous flowers - interesting post!
Merci beaucoup for stopping by darling, and for your lovely comment =]
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Have a fabulous weekend!
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Thanks for such an interesting post. That first flower resembles a tulip.
I loved this! Beautiful post and I loved learning all of that info. ;-)
I learned something new, very cool. Following you back thanks for stopping by.
this is probably one of my favorite posts of all time...i love that you incorporated knowledge with beauty
you're amazing
Beautiful flowers, thanks for all the information.
Hello Betty I haven't been out visiting in a while. I am glad I did today. I too love mythology. There is so much wisdom and knowledge in those stories.It seems as though every time I read one or hear some one sharwe one I see a little bit more.
Dear Betty,
I appreciate the greater meaning of flowers. It is important that we pass along the stories of myth and fairytales for within are the secrets not only to our past but also our future.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful images and knowledge.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Egmont
So happy I found your blog! It is amazing!!!!
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Greek Mythology was a favorite subject many years ago. I remember both of these stories. Anemones are the most beautiful flower.
Enjoy your time off and take care of those pans. And have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Judy
Dear Betty, thanks you reminded me our mythology.!!!
I LOVE flowers! Such fun information... thanks!
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Love the myths and your photos are gorgeous!
I love the Greek Mythology and thans for remind me these great myths.
The flowers are so beautiful!!
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I've always been fascinated with mythology.
Thanks. Amazing pics, so pretty flowers!
big hugs!
I somehow got separated from following your blog. It was unintentional. I assure you, I won't let it happen again.
gorgeous flowers I am glad you are enjoying the Sedona photos on my website.
I hope you had a wonderful 4th!
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Mama Hen
Beautiful flowers... hope the cleaning is going well!!
great post and loveşy flowers
i had a lesson 'Greek Mythology'
i knew some of these stories they are really interesting
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