
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
* The first noted cultivation of the crocus flower was said to have occurred in regions of the Mediterranean, mostly in the area of Crete. But the Greek affinity for the crocus flower likely started well before its commercial harvesting began, as these plants appear in many pieces of myth. In one story, the mortal Krokus began an affair with a beautiful nymph named Smilax. Krokus became bored of his nymph and began to wander. To punish him for his infidelity, the gods turned Krokus into the immobile crocus flower. An alternative version of this story tells of Krokus becoming so enamored with Smilax that the gods granted them both immortality by turning them into two crocus flowers growing in the same field. Yet another myth states that on one spring day the god Zeus made love to Hera on a river bank. It is said that the heat of their passion caused the earth to shake, thus causing the bank to burst forth with stunning purple and white crocus flowers. In addition to being the focus of several Greek myths, crocuses have also become the inspiration to a number of artists. These blossoms have found their way into the paintings of many modern artists – from the striking realism of Glen Loates’ “Crocus,” to the unusual, colorful work of Nancy Nuce’s “Spring Crocuses.”Symbolically, the crocus flower tends to represent gladness and cheerfulness, as well as a sense of youthful, innocent joy. As a gift, these flowers are often given to represent that same joy – to express a passion for life. They are also given as thank you gifts, or tokens of friends – as if to say, “I am glad that you are in my life.”
*Source: Crocus Flowers
First time in my life seeing crocus flowers and its beauty seriously amazed me ❤ Beautiful picture! 😉
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Thanks Khloe, they are very very pretty. Glad you liked them. 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂 Indeed they are ❤
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I am glad you are in my Life, Maverick. These gorgeous flowers I shall see soon. Your images are perfect, my friend. Their softness and Light speak to my Heart. (((HUGS))) Amy
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Spring has sprung Amy. Hopefully our warming trend here this week heads your way. Looking forward to your next Niagara Falls adventure. 🙂
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It shall be a while until again I go to the Falls. My journey of late, was enough for now. The temps are in the 50’s today and yes I have open windows as well. HURRAY! Spring finally is showing Her face. (((HUGS))) Amy
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Cheers for Spring! 🙂
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I love these all over the yard, and what I had no idea is that they have meaning. Lets pretend I sent you those for representing our friendship. 🙂
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I like that, thank you my friend. 🙂
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beautiful image and I love the old myths!!
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You’re the best at creating mythical magic. 🙂
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