Early mornings in the rosarium feels mythical and the cool
dew seems to amplify the colour of the magical roses. And looking at the
delicate beauty of the flowers it is as if Chloris the Greek goddess of flowers
and springtime just breathed life into some mythical creatures of the garden.
With my camera I can capture the silk and velvet rose petals encrusted with dewy jewels.
Note: In Greek mythology there is the tale of Chloris,
goddess of flowers and springtime who was out walking early one morning when
she stumbled upon the lifeless body of a woodland nymph. Saddened by the
innocent creature’s fate, Chloris decided to breathe life anew, transforming
the nymph’s body into a flower. She called out to Zephyrus, husband and keeper
of the west wind, asking him to blow away the clouds in the sky so that Apollo
might allow the sun to cast down its warming rays. To this, Aphrodite would add
beauty, and Dionysus a nectar of intoxicating aroma… the three Graces further
bestowing upon the blossom the gifts of charm, joy, and splendor. All agreed it
was the most spectacular of flowers, truly “The Queen of Flowers.” Aphrodite
named the flower Rose. Source: http://www.charentonmacerations.com/2014/10/29/mythological-rose/
Lovely post. Love the mythology! Thanks.
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