The Flower Myths ~ Lily ~

[Snowwark]

The Lily




Sincerity, Majesty, Purity and Virginity. Symbol of Motherhood. Peace.

According to the Roman myth, when Juno, the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, was nursing her son Hercules, excess milk fell from the sky. Part of it stayed in the heavens, creating the Milky Way, and part of it fell to earth, creating the lilies. In Rome, lilies were known as Rosa Junonis, or Juno's rose
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[gina2000]

I love lillies.

Do you think they were referring to Madonna lillies in the myth????

White, pure, stately and beautiful!

Just like women everywhere!

[DixieDreamer]

"Madonna" has a whole different connotation since the arrival of the "pop" queen - the word no longer conjures up images of "pure and stately" LOL!

Thanks for these great plant myths - they have been fun Kim!

[nativetxn]

Thanks, Kim, that was interesting.