What is the meaning of the narcissus flower?
A comprehensive explanation of the meaning of the narcissus flower and the related knowledge of its symbolism and legends, please see the detailed introduction below.
Narcissus flowers symbolize longing during the New Year, representing reunion. The meaning of the narcissus flower in China is all wishes come true, auspiciousness, beauty, purity, nobility, pure love, and the virtues of women. How much do you know about the origin of this symbolism? Today, the editor will share with you the story of the narcissus, let's read on!
Legend One
It is said that narcissus is the incarnation of Yao Emperor's daughters,娥皇 and 女英. They both married Shun, with the older sister as the empress and the younger sister as the concubine, and the three had a very good relationship. Although they were born into the royal family and were empresses, they were deeply influenced and taught by Yao and Shun, not seeking enjoyment but always caring for the people's suffering. When they heard that Shun had passed away during his southern inspection,娥皇 and 女英 both sacrificed themselves to their love in the Xiangjiang River. The heavens pitied their deep love and turned their spirits into narcissus flowers by the river, making them the flower gods of the narcissus in December.
Legend Two
It is said that the Chongming narcissus comes from Fujian. During the Tang Dynasty, Empress Wu Zetian wanted all flowers to bloom simultaneously in her imperial garden, and the heavenly flower god dared not defy her order. The six narcissus sisters from Fujian were no exception and were forced to travel west to Chang'an.
The youngest sister did not want to bloom for the empress alone, so she passed through the mouth of the Yangtze River and saw a piece of pure land in the river. She悄悄溜下 (quietly sneaked down) to Chongming Island. Therefore, the Fujian narcissus has five flowers per plant, while the Chongming narcissus has one flower blooming.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the meaning of the narcissus flower and the symbolism and legends related to narcissus, hoping it can help you.