What is the meaning and symbolism of daffodils?
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Daffodil, with the Latin name Narcissus pseudonarcissus L., is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family, Narcissus genus.
【Also known as】: Jonquil, trumpet daffodil, common daffodil.
【Flower color】: The petals are yellow.
【Blooming period】: Usually from March to April.
【Origin】: Daffodils are native to France, Spain, Portugal, and other places, and were introduced to China in the late 19th century, with distributions in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, and other areas.
【Flower language】: Mystery, simplicity, arrogance, respect, waiting for you, not seeking love, friendship.
Daffodil is the birth flower for March 9th. It is also the national flower of Wales and the county flower of Gloucestershire in the southwest of England.
【Gift recipient】: It can be given to one's lover or sweetheart, symbolizing重温 (rekindling) of love.
The legend of daffodils
It is said that the English name for daffodils, Narcissus, comes from the name of a youth in Greek mythology.
His father was a river god, and his mother was a fairy. After Narcissus was born, his mother received an oracle: Narcissus would grow up to be the handsomest man in the world; however, he would die because of his infatuation with his own appearance. To avoid the fulfillment of the oracle, Narcissus's mother deliberately arranged for her son to grow up in the mountains and forests, away from streams, lakes, and seas, so that Narcissus would never see his own appearance. As his mother wished, Narcissus safely grew up in the mountains, and as the oracle predicted, his appearance was exceptionally handsome, becoming the handsomest man in the world. Every girl who saw him fell deeply in love with him. However, Narcissus was proud in nature and no woman could win his love. He preferred to spend his days hunting in the mountains with his companions, disregarding the girls who were infatuated with him.
The mountain goddess Echo fell in love with Narcissus at first sight but was unable to express her feelings, only able to repeat the echoes of others. Narcissus paid no attention to her affection. Her broken heart led her to ask the goddess of love, Aphrodite, to punish him, making him endure痛苦 (agony). Her melancholy, longing, and fruitlessness caused her to leave her former companions and wandered aimlessly into the forest. Here, her sorrow increased, and her appearance withered away. She disappeared from the mountains, but her soft voice remained echoing in the valleys. If you walk through the quiet mountains, she will echo your voice. This is the mountain goddess Echo—Echo (resonance).
Narcissus's cold and stone heart broke the hearts of many girls, and the goddess of retribution, Nemesis, could not bear to see this and decided to teach him a lesson. But the goddess of love pitied Narcissus and turned him into a daffodil, blooming near water, so that he could always see his reflection. This unique little flower is elegant and proud, very beautiful. In memory of Narcissus, the fairies named this flower Narcissus, which is also known as the daffodil. This is also why daffodils always grow near water. Because of this story, people use Narcissism to describe those who are excessively fond of their own appearance and have a narcissistic tendency.
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