Hyacinth what does this flower mean for women. PR in ancient mythology
This is a necessary addition to any gift for a woman. Unfortunately, many men do not think long about choosing the right bouquet, but simply buy the first one that comes across. Young people naively believe that flowers are also flowers in Africa, and no matter what their variety, color and quantity. In fact, this is far from the case. Therefore, if you are not indifferent to what to give to your girlfriend, girlfriend, mother, mother-in-law or boss, be sure to get acquainted with flower etiquette. This will help you choose the right bouquet with which you will look like a real gentleman.
It's no secret that every woman has great importance what her reflection in the mirror looks like. Therefore, when choosing a bouquet, you should focus on external data ladies
. So, the brunette is more to face with bright red flowers, which will make her image even more passionate and expressive. Flowers of light, delicate tones are suitable for blondes: pink, cream, fawn - such flowers will not distract attention from the girl and harmoniously fit into her appearance. Brown-haired and red-haired beauties will look picturesque with a bouquet of purple or burgundy flowers with big amount greenery.
Of great importance is number of flowers in a bouquet
:
- 9 flowers symbolize devotion, friendship;
- 7 colors mean love and heartfelt affection;
- 5 - family ties, gratitude;
- 3 flowers are appropriate to give without any reason;
- 1 flower does not mean stinginess at all, but the elegance and originality of a girl.
- Bouquets with a large number of flowers symbolize the admiration of a woman, such a bouquet can serve as an independent gift, for example, on March 8, Valentine's Day, or the next anniversary of an acquaintance.
Astra - symbolizes grace.
Carnation - The pink carnation is a symbol of motherly love; red - a symbol of victories and leadership (which is why in our country long time it was customary to give them to men), it is better to give such flowers to a beloved woman in mixed bouquets; a white carnation means a wish for good luck; yellow - please pay more attention.
Dahlia - is a symbol of light, non-binding relationships.
Gerbera - perfect for giving to a friend or work colleague, means sympathy, complement.
Hyacinth - blue hyacinth symbolizes calmness, red or pink - playfulness and gambling, white - constancy.
Gladiolus - handing gladioli, you position yourself as strong man not ready to give in.
Calla is a symbol of admiration for female beauty.
Camellia - says that your lady is perfection.
Lily of the valley is a symbol of purity and humility.
Lily - an orange lily symbolizes coquetry and mystery; white - nobility and innocence; yellow - originality, attracting attention; brindle - consistency and self-confidence.
Mimosa - means modesty and meekness.
Narcissus - white daffodil - a symbol of humility; yellow - will tell your beloved that she is unique.
Orchid - this flower is given only to loved ones, it symbolizes tenderness, care, intimacy.
Peony - symbolizes the fulfillment of a dream.
Snowdrop - means touching, femininity, the desire to be a protector for a woman.
Rose - red roses express passion; buds of red roses - love; white - angelic purity and mysterious modesty; yellow - joy; cream - harmony and constancy; pink - happiness.
Chamomile is a symbol of romantic youth.
Lilac - expresses exciting love.
Tulip - a red flower means congratulations and best wishes, yellow - a charming smile, and multi-colored - beautiful eyes.
Chrysanthemum - red chrysanthemum - a symbol of success, white - a symbol of trust, yellow - gratitude.
You can also choose flowers according to zodiac sign
and with character traits
that belong to this sign.
Aries, Taurus and Leo most often like large, spectacular, royal flowers with a pronounced aroma - roses, gladioli, peonies and tulips of rich colors.
Gemini Love Absolutely different flowers, as evidenced by the ambiguity of their nature. Depending on the mood, the twin girl will be happy with either a luxurious bouquet of expensive roses, or simple wildflowers.
Cancers, Aquarius and Pisces callas, lilies, lilies of the valley, daffodils and lilacs are predominantly white.
Virgos and Capricorns love violets, tulips and roses. For girls born under these signs, who presented the bouquet is more important. From a loved one, most girls, with pleasure, will accept any flower - the main thing is that it be fresh, otherwise you risk losing her sympathy.
Libras like symmetrical bouquets of roses in unusual shades, such as light lilac.
Scorpions and archers prefer bright red flowers. Carnations and unblown tulips look very attractive to them. These girls will also not refuse terry chrysanthemums and peonies.
If you use these tips, do not forget to explain when presenting flowers, what is the reason for your choice. Every woman will be pleased that you took this issue seriously, even if the variety, color or smell of the bouquet is not to her taste. And if you know for sure which flowers the lady prefers - buy them without hesitation. There is nothing more pleasant than to receive a bouquet of your favorite flowers, despite the fact that they do not match the hair color and do not fit the horoscope! ;)
When the tulip frenzy began to decline in Holland many years ago, a Genoese merchant ship was wrecked off the coast of that country. One of the boxes from the ship hit the ground, breaking on the coastal rocks. Many small bulbs spilled out of it, which very soon took root in the ground and sprouted. Since then, a bouquet of hyacinths from local residents has been considered a sign of unexpected good luck, new victories and achievements.
The meaning of the word "hyacinth"
Since that time, the solemn procession of hyacinth through European lands begins. Biologists are sure that in fact this beautiful flower began his journey around the world from Asia Minor, the Balkans and Mesopotamia. It is there that the original habitat of the hyacinth, which subsequently spread throughout the world.
Only at the beginning of the 18th century did the word "hyacinth" appear in the Russian language, the roots of this name come from Germany. An interesting fact is that the Germans took this word from the ancient Greek "hyacinthus". But this is not the original source of the name of the flower. The ancient Greeks called this plant "purple cinquefoil" for the only natural color and characteristic shape of the leaves at that time. For the Indians, this word was consonant with the phrase "rainy season", it is noteworthy that the hyacinth bloomed at this time of the year. Interestingly, in this country it is not customary to give a hyacinth for a wedding, young grooms pin one white flower to their hair.
It is known that even in Ancient Greece young girls wove hyacinth flowers into their braids to show that they were ready to get married. This was especially true of the bridesmaids at the wedding. Therefore, the word "hyacinth" among this people meant admiration from love.
Hyacinth symbolism
To date, breeders have bred many colors of hyacinth. The true natural color of this plant is violet-blue. Over time, people began to interpret the shades of the flower as follows:
- White hyacinth. beautiful, gentle, charming flower, which is a symbol of purity, openness. Presenting a girl with a bouquet of hyacinths, the young man speaks of his love, that his chosen one is pure, open and charming. The same composition expresses the joy of meeting, affection, admiration.
- Yellow hyacinth. This flower, presented by a man, indicates that he is jealous of you. This is where a sizzling sense of ambiguity and misunderstanding comes into play.
- Red or pink hyacinth. This flower has ambiguous symbolism. It is given when they want to talk about soul-searing feelings, passion and love. Sometimes he says that the relationship has already become obsolete, and their final is nearing. A red hyacinth given to an unfamiliar woman may mean that a man wants to continue his acquaintance and get to know the person he likes better.
- Blue hyacinth. This flower symbolizes reconciliation, peace and bliss. He says that the relationship in a couple is developing quite harmoniously, and both partners are immensely happy about this. Also, donate hyacinth blue color is a sign of loyalty and devotion.
Each nation has a hyacinth has its own symbolism. IN Greek mythology The name of this flower has long become a household name. Here, in addition to the favorite of Apollo, there were three more characters with the name Hyacinth:
- son of the king of Sparta Amikla;
- the legendary settler from Pompeii;
- hero Apollonius of Rhodes Dolion.
Today, a bouquet of hyacinths presented to a person symbolizes prosperity, victory and rebirth. Girls are especially fond of the aroma of these flowers, its sweetish spring smell resembles the arrival of spring and abundant flowering.
Hyacinths can be given for different holidays:
- Birthday;
- March 8;
- Valentine's Day.
In addition, these beautiful flowers can be presented just like that, for no reason, or presented to a girl for the first or subsequent dates. But for a special solemn occasions this floral present will not work. If you come to an anniversary or wedding to a person with a bouquet of hyacinths, you will be misunderstood. However, these flowers can be used as a floristic design of the composition. True, before giving a bouquet of hyacinths, make sure that the recipient of the gift does not suffer from allergic reactions, because the aroma of these flowers is quite strong.
Give women flowers! About, without him and just passing by flower shop, remember the one that appreciates you, loves and waits. Buy a small bunch of hyacinths and do something nice dear person- mother, wife, daughter, sister, girlfriend.
7 years agoAnd since tomorrow, one might say, is a “flower” holiday :), I propose to find out what the presented flowers mean
Hi everyone!
Congratulations to all readers of my blog on the upcoming holiday! Be always beautiful, loved, cheerful and successful!
And since tomorrow, one might say, is a "flower" holiday :), I propose to find out what the presented flowers mean (only dad and brother do not count :)).
Azalea
If a guy gives you an azalea, then this can be a recognition that you are the one and only for him. Also, this flower is a symbol of devotion and femininity.
Anemone
Anemone symbolizes the sincerity of feelings.
Pansies
These flowers symbolize an air kiss, a cheerful mood. In some cases, such a gift can be regarded as "I miss you."
Aster
The aster has long been a symbol of love and grace. By the way, a white aster is a person’s desire to know about your feelings and a declaration of love for you.
cornflower
It is customary to give these flowers to young girls, confessing their feelings to them. Also, this flower can speak of shyness and fear of confessing your feelings to you. And cornflower is a symbol of fidelity and pure, sublime feelings.
Carnation
The interpretation of this flower depends entirely on the color. So, white carnation is a wish for good luck and success. In addition, if you were given a white carnation, it means that you are considered a bright, cheerful and positive person :).
yellow carnation- a call for greater manifestation of feelings. This means that the guy who gives you yellow carnations lacks your attention.
Red clove is recognition of your authority and respect for you.
pink carnation is a sign of gratitude. And in some countries, it is customary to give this flower to mothers as a symbol of maternal love.
Dahlia
Dahlia - a symbol of a fleeting passion: "I like you, but I do not promise anything."
Gerbera
Gerberas are a sign of sympathy and flirting. The person who gives you a gerbera wants to cheer you up and compliment your beauty and charm.
Hyacinth
The meaning of hyacinth also depends on the color, but common feature for all shades it is fun, curiosity, play and unpredictability.
white hyacinth means constancy and the fact that a person is fascinated by you.
blue hyacinth- this is a manifestation of calmness, self-confidence of prudence. The person who gives you blue hyacinths is sure of his and your feelings.
yellow hyacinth can mean both joy and distrust.
Red or pink hyacinth are promises of surprises.
Cactus
But cacti are given by purposeful and stubborn people. This guy is sure to get his way.
callas
If a guy gives you callas, this means that he wants to express his admiration for you: "You are beautiful." In addition, this suggests that he is an extraordinary person.
Lily
White Lily means protection and fulfillment of desires.
yellow lily is a way to express gratitude and admiration to you, as well as to stand out from others, to show your peculiarity.
orange lily curiosity (“Are you free?”) and flirting.
Narcissus
The narcissist talks about the guy's strong feelings for you. Also, this flower can mean non-reciprocal love.
Orchid
The orchid speaks of love, tenderness and sophistication. It is given only to loved ones.
the Rose
White Rose- a symbol of purity and innocence, tenderness and modesty. If a guy gives you white roses, then he considers you a real angel and sincerely loves you.
Red Rose- Declaration of love.
yellow rose- "You are my sun". An expression of joy and admiration that you are in his life.
cream rose means elegance, perfection, constancy and harmony. If a guy gives you cream roses, then he thinks you are the perfect couple.
Pink rose- an expression of the highest happiness, tenderness and love for you.
Tulip
Tulip is a symbol of love, admiration, joy and good mood.
A hundred years after the "tulip madness", off the coast of the same Holland, during a storm, a Genoese merchant ship was wrecked. One of the boxes from the sunken ship washed up on the shore, where it opened, I don’t understand how. Bulbs spilled out from there, which soon took root and sprouted.
What does the word hyacinth mean?
So on the Dutch lands appeared hitherto unseen wonderful flower. This is how it started European history hyacinth. Although biologists say that this plant comes from the Balkans, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. It was there that a wonderful flower grew in the wild, which, for its beauty and fragrance, was transferred to gardens and cultivated.
Word " hyacinth appeared in our language only in early XVIII century. Until then, this flower was called so in Germany. Interestingly, the Germans learned this word from the Romans, where it was called hyacinthus.
But even in Latin you need to look for the first name of the plant. It was the Greeks who called the flower "purple cinquefoil" for the natural (and then the only color), and the shape of the leaves, reminiscent of this military weapon.
In India, the word hyacinth means "flower of the rains", because it bloomed just at that time. Until now, local beauties adorn black braids with such fragrant arrows on special days. In the wreath of the groom, according to Indian tradition, this fragrant flower and only in white.
In the countries of the East, the word hyacinth means “curls of the houris. The great Uzbek poet of the 15th century, Alisher Navoi, wrote:
“The plexus of black curls will only scatter the scallop,
And a stream of hyacinths will fall on the roses of the cheeks.
Although even the ancient Greek girls wove these flowers into their hair, and the hair had to be matched by all means. The ancient Hellenes used to tie wild hyacinths into their hair three thousand years ago when they married their girlfriends. Therefore, the word hyacinth also meant among the Hellenes "enjoyment of love."
Hyacinth Legends
ancient greek the legend of the hyacinth tells that the young man Hyacinth was the favorite of Apollo. Once, during the competition, the god habitually threw a disk and accidentally hit a guy. He fell dead to the ground, and a fragrant and delicate purple-lilac flower soon grew on the drops of his blood. The ancient Greeks called it hyacinth, in memory of the favorite of the handsome Apollo.
It was from there that the hyacinth symbolizes the resurrection of a dead nature. And on the famous throne of Apollo in the city of Amikli, Hyacinth's ascent to Olympus is depicted. Tradition says that the base of the statue of Apollo sitting on the throne is actually an altar with the remains of an innocently murdered youth.
The Mouse Myth and Dutch Achievements
Usually the plant produced 5 arrows, which, growing up, were decorated with delicate tiny lily-like peduncles. But today, breeders have bred varieties that give ... up to 100 branches of flowers!
And the struggle for such "kinship" also began in Holland. After the "tulip" calm, the inhabitants of this country, apparently, lacked a new flower favorite. They became hyacinth. It was there that a terry variety was bred, which also brought fabulous income to flower growers. Although, in fairness, we note that for his onions, nevertheless, houses and all fortunes were not given away.
Most Incredible myths about hyacinth flora lovers tell today. How do you like, for example, the story of a mouse that helped a descendant of the Huguenots, the gardener Bush, in breeding a plant? They say that this florist didn’t come up with anything, but it didn’t work out to quickly propagate hyacinth. But the little mouse got to the onion, and ... gnawed out the bottom in it.
And about a miracle! On the “disabled bulb”, which accidentally reached the landing, children appeared. And not just one, but a great many. Since then, they began to cut the bottom or cut it crosswise planting material. True, you have to grow children for 3-4 years, because they are very small. But still, “the ice has broken” - the myth claims that it is thanks to the gray rodent that today we are able to propagate hyacinth.
What does hyacinth mean
The meaning of the hyacinth flower is different for each nation. And this name has long become a household name. Suffice it to recall that only in Greek mythology there were 3 known Hyacinths, except for the favorite of the god Apollo:
- Hyacinth from Amikl - a handsome young man, the son of the Spartan king Amikl;
- Hyacinth from Athens - a hero-migrant from the Peloponnese to Athens;
- Hyacinth Dolion is a hero mentioned by Apollonius of Rhodes.
Nowadays meaning of hyacinth flowers also varied. Depending on the color, it means jealousy, and recognition of the girl as the most beautiful, and a promise to pray for someone, and even a call to forget.
A presented bouquet of these flowers promises victories and achievements. It is a symbol of rebirth and incredible joy. You will be able to purchase hyacinths wholesale in our floristic salon or to please someone small bouquet. Flower girls will select the color that suits the occasion and create a charming, fragrant composition.
It is enough for you once in the spring to present your beloved with a hyacinth mono-bouquet or in a mix with other flowers, as joy and tenderness will settle in the heart of the most restrained girl.
With us you can arrange hyacinths with delivery in Rostov-on-Don or buy fresh cut flowers directly from the store. And if you want to give a gift to a person whose zodiac sign is Capricorn, then feel free to complement our bouquet with a precious stone - hyacinth, invigorating, amusing and giving patience and determination.
Stop your choice on the magical gift of spring - hyacinth flowers.
After all, at other times they simply can not be found!
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Hyacinth
Summary of the myth
A. A. Ivanov. "Apollo, Hyacinth and Cypress"
Hyacinth (Hyakinth) - son of the Spartan king Amykla and great-grandson of Zeus. According to another version of the myth, his parents are the muse Clio and Pier.
The young son of the king of Sparta was so handsome that even the Olympian gods considered him worthy of their company.
Hyacinth was the favorite of the god Apollo. And one day, when both competed in discus throwing, Zephyr, the god of the western wind, watched them from heaven. He had tender feelings for Apollo, so he changed the flight of his disk and Hyacinth was mortally wounded in the head.
Apollo held his dying friend tightly in his arms, and his tears fell on Hyacinth's bloodied curls. Hyacinth died, his soul flew off to the kingdom of Hades. Standing over the body of the deceased, Apollo whispered softly: “You will always live in my heart, beautiful Hyacinth. May your memory live forever among people.” And according to his words, a scarlet, fragrant flower grew out of the blood of Hyacinth, as if stained with blood, and on its petals the groan of sorrow of the god Apollo was imprinted.
Images and symbols of myth
Wind personifies something intangible, transient. Because of this, Apollo accidentally killed Hyacinthus.
Image of Hyacinth associated with sacrifice because of love. He fell as a result of jealousy. But at the same time, we can say that this is a retribution for traction ordinary person to the divine.
Flower (heyday)- a symbol of young life, widespread throughout the world, indicating the impermanence of any earthly beauty, which can only be durable in heavenly gardens.
The symbolism of flowers emphasizes their connection with the cycle of life and death, as a symbol of transience, brevity of life, spring, beauty, perfection, innocence, youth, soul.
Hyacinth- a flower that, according to myth, was previously a person or could only grow due to the death of a person.
The name of the flower in Greek means "flower of the rains", but the Greeks simultaneously called it the "flower of sorrow" and also the "flower of memory" of Hyacinth. The Greeks believed that on the petals of a wild hyacinth you can read the word "ah-ah", which means "woe, woe!".
Also in ancient Greece, it was considered a symbol of dying and resurrecting nature. A flower that arose from the blood, personifies the resurrection in the spring, the greenery burned by the heat of the sun.
Flower of love, happiness, fidelity and sorrow.
Communicative means of creating images and symbols
Death of Hyacinth. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1752-53
At the burial place of Hyacinth, in Amikla, hyacinthia (hyacinthia) were held annually - festivities in honor of Hyacinth, the biggest holiday of the Spartans, which was celebrated in July in the Peloponnese, in Asia Minor, in southern Italy, in Sicily, in Syracuse.
Over time, the cult of Hyacinth was supplanted by the cult of Apollo, and the feast of hyacinthia began to be celebrated as the feast of Apollo.
On the throne of Apollo, the ascent of Hyacinth to Olympus was depicted; According to legend, the base of the statue of Apollo, seated on the throne, was an altar in which Hyacinth was buried.
The myth of Hyacinth in painting served as the subject of a few works, including the frescoes "Apollo and Hyacinth" by Annibale Carracci and Domenichino, the painting "Hyacinth" by G. B. Tiepolo, etc.
The marble composition of B. Cellini "Apollo mourns Hyacinth" has not survived to the present. However, this plot attracted Mozart, his musical work "Apollo and Hyacinth" is dedicated to this episode.
But in addition to the works and the celebration in memory of Hyacinth, in our present there is a flower named after him and a hyacinth stone, a reddish hue.
The social significance of the myth
The myths about the transformation of people into plants are known to all peoples of the globe. And the myth of Hyacinth is one of them. But he was remembered not only by the image of spiritual love. The myth has remained one of the most famous and beautiful legends about the origin of flowers.
The name of Hyacinth is captured in the history of religions, where it is customary to consider him a pre-Greek plant god, who was revered as a deity of shepherds or one of the deities of Ancient Greece, personifying a dying and resurrecting nature, whose significance was subsequently eclipsed by Apollo, and she was reduced only to the role of a hero of tragic-lyrical legends .
But the memory of Hyacinth lives on among people. This is confirmed by the festivities in which this hero was honored and by the fact that today, as an echo from a beautiful legend, there is a hyacinth - a flower of love, fidelity and sorrow. And don't forget about this truly sad beautiful story gives hyacinth - a stone of sadness and sorrow, of a crimson or reddish hue, shimmering like dewdrops of Apollo's tears, falling on Hyacinth's blood-drenched wound.
Hyacinth, like many gems, has its magical properties. So, this stone guarantees its owner an increase in the level of mental activity and the development of craving for various kinds of sciences.
Calming effects are also attributed to hyacinth: it is believed that it relieves melancholy, softens sadness and grief, gives hope, it can be worn during depression. But, despite all the advantages, hyacinth brings loneliness and unhappiness in love. Therefore, it is believed that it can only be worn temporarily - during the period of depression.
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