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Narcissus was so attractive he was desired by all sexes. He rejected a man; Aminias. To punish him the gods had him fall in love with his own reflection, leading to him dying of heartache.

’Echo and Narcissus’ -

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In ancient lotus was a symbol of regeneration & resurrection. This meaning refers to the ability of the plant to close its flowers at sunset, to dive under water and to rise again from the water at sunrise. was considered sacred in ancient Egypt.

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According to legend bluebell woods are enchanted. Fairies use them to lure & trap the unwary in their nether world.
A bluebell ringing is a call to fairies to gather together, but if a human hears, they will die soon after.
Art Margaret Tarrant

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There is much folklore about how roses got their red colour. Many of these were tales of divine origins, like this from Herrick:

"'Tis said, as Cupid danced among the gods, he down the nectar flung,
Which on the white rose being shed, made it ever after red."

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Flora is the Roman goddess of flowers. She had a special garden which featured all of the mythological creatures who turned into flowers upon their deaths. Among them were Narcissus, Hyacinth, Ajax/larkspur, Clytie/sunflower & Adonis/anemone.
Img Luca Giordano

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🌿💘🌿Yarrow herb love divination... pluck a sprig at the new moon, place it under your pillow saying:
"Good night, fair Yarrow
Thrice good night to thee
I hope before tomorrow's dawn
My true love I shall see"
...& your future spouse will appear in your dreams!

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Witches are said to be partial to Elder trees, often hiding their offspring beneath them. The mischievous progeny then mature into Holdikens: worms, bees, caterpillars, and butterflies that aid their parent witches in mischief.

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In the Victorian language of flowers, purple lilacs symbolize the 'first emotions of love'. 'La plante et ses applications ornementales' (1896) via https://t.co/IBaAk5FIHT

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Many Arthurian romances follow knights into the forests of adventure--especially Brocéliande forest in Brittany. Walk through Brocéliande and you'll find the legendary stone where Merlin is said to be imprisoned!

art: Edward Burne-Jones

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"If apples bloom in March, in vain for them you'll search. If apples bloom in April, why then they'll be plentiful. If apples bloom in May, you may eat them night and day." [Oldenburg apple, via USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection ]

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Dryads are wood nymphs and specifically the nymphs of oak trees. They are very shy and non-violent and are never far from their individual tree. Unless they are surprised then they can disappear by stepping into a tree.
Arthur Rackham 1923, vintage illustration

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In Slavic/Baltic mythology, the Linden tree was sacred to Laima (Goddess of Fate, motherhood and childbirth) where she dwelt in the form of a cuckoo. Sacrifices and prayers were offered under the tree in hope of gaining good luck and fertility. image: A. Mucha

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The linden (lípa) tree is a national symbol of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Sacred to the slavs, it was also revered as a source of healing, fertility, and fortune in Roman, Celtic, and Germanic mythologies. Plant one to ward off evil spirits!

Art: Mucha

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The city of is known for a certain 'Boy Wizard', but back in the 1700s a wizard named Major Weir lived close to our library. He was burnt with his magic blackthorn staff for his crimes and is said to still haunt the West Bow in his demonic chariot

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"The jagged precipices were lofty, the encircling woods were the dimmest shade. Over all... brooded the spirit of repose, and the silent energy of nature stirred the soul to its inmost depths."

(Thomas Cole, 🎨 Caspar David Friedrich)

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In a thunderstorm trees show their characters:

"Beware the oak, it draws the stroke,
Avoid the ash, it courts the flash,
Creep under the thorn, it keeps from harm."

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The Fantastic art of Yoshitaka Amano. Mostly known for his commissioned art for the Final Fantasy series.

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