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In Romania, folk once believed each flower had a soul.
The waterlily was their judge. If it decided the other flowers had been generous with their fragrances, they would be admitted to heaven to bloom there for eternity. If not, they would wither and disappear

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2020-07-03

Hello, Crystal of returning for another fabulous session. Thanks to for hosting before our break. Our theme is the folklore of herbs, plants, and flowers. What lore and myths are blooming in your mind? Send a tweet! (Image: Cdd20)

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The papaver somniferum, or opium poppy. Famous for the psychoactive compounds found in its seed pods, it has long been associated with the untethered imagination, with sleep and prophetic dreaming, with journeys to other worlds, and with death.

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Opium has been actively collected since prehistoric times, since approximately 3400 BCE. The upper Asian belt of Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India, and Burma still account for the world's largest supply of opium. And there is a city called opium in Turkey

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2020-07-02

Congrats, miss Nana! ^^ to more art friends in the future! ✨

Hello, I'm Phillip and I am a multimedia student in MNL. I love reading a lot of Philippine Mythologies and Folklore ☺️

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2020-07-02

Congratulations on 700+ art friends, Shii! ^^ Thank you for hosting ☺️💖

Hi there, I'm Phillip and I am a multimedia student in MNL. I love reading a lot of Philippine Mythologies and Folklore 😃🤍

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2020-07-02

🌿💘🌿A Cornish charm to see your future spouse in your dreams...
Pick a sprig of herb Yarrow at the new moon, place it under your pillow and say:
Good night, fair Yarrow
Thrice good night to thee
I hope before tomorrow's dawn
My true love I shall see!

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2020-07-02

about the plague:
The 'roses' are red blotches on the skin.
The 'posies' are the sweet-smelling flowers people carried to ward off the plague.
'Atishoo' is the sneezing fits of people with pneumonic plague.
'We all fall down' refers to death.

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2020-07-02

In a Norwegian folktale lily of the valley was created by the spring goddess who wished to brighten up the dark days of early spring. To do so she took pieces of her green dress to fashion the stalks and dotted them with snow to create the bright white flowers.

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In some areas an old Celtic practice was to place mallow seeds upon the eyes of dead people to prevent evil spirits entering and taking over the corpse

by J.J. Grandville (1803-147, French)

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2020-07-02

The myths surrounding herbs and their associated Greek God or Goddess - the tale of Daphne/or the Bay leaf. Parsley and Peresphone...#FolkloreThursday https://t.co/JGJGae0E4o

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Jasmine's reputed to be a mystical fairy vine, with night-blooming types holding especially potent magic - it's said to stimulate love, enchantment, psychic dreams

Aromatherapists use it to treat depression, low morale, and menopause
JJ Grandville

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Personified with reference to their myths, & place in olde lore... by influential J.J Grandville, from 'Les Fleurs Animées' (1847), which was his last completed work...

+more : https://t.co/W0mCxMBPKK

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Motherwort, known as the 'woman's herb' for its ability to help with menstruation & menopause, might also help you live longer. One old folklore tale tells of a town spring which bubbled up through a patch of motherwort, & everyone there lived to be over 100...

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2020-07-02

In issue 2 of we have a French Folklore talenser in Brittany. Written by and art by

Back our Kickstarter here https://t.co/l99K53q7w7

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Lavender, a favourite of the fae, has been used for centuries both medicinally & for love spells & rituals. Carrying lavender can encourage peace, love & good health. It is also a talisman of love & protection & can ward off the evil eye.💜
🎨Cicely Mary Barker

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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 & to rise again from the water at sunrise. was considered sacred in ancient Egypt. 🌸

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Inari Fox Deity! She's humble, respected, and an elder to younger deities. She brings good fortune and harvest to mortal beings. Loosely based on Ukanomitamanokami folklore!

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2020-07-02

Hey everybody! ✨

I'm Alii & I'm a freelance illustrator. I love the occult, folklore, deep forests, and 90's anime. 🌜✨

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