The Flower Myths ~ Hyacinth ~

[Snowwark]

Hyacinth

Sincerity, Games and Sport, Rashness and Woe

A well-known Greek myth tells of a handsome Spartan youth called Hyacinthus, loved by the god Apollo, was accidentally killed when the two were casting discus together. Broken hearted, Apollo created the hyacinth flower out of the blood of his friend that bore on its petal the Greek syllables of lament, ai ai, meaning "woe."

- Hana no Monogatari

 

[gina2000]

I adore hyacinths.....both grape and standard!

The smell of the standards just sends me!

I always plant alot....they don't really last long....but for that week or two I'm just transported!

 

[Snowwark]

They do smell glorious Gina.

You know this myth reminds me of why I don't allow any discus playing in my backyard, it's just way too dangerous!

The gods played discus casting, mere mortals toss frisbees......is this how it all began?


Kim

 

[shep]

I love hyacinths too..
I just need to get some for my yard..

 

[DixieDreamer]

Snowwark!!! LOL! Frisbee playing among the gods!