Chamomile flower which decorates the gate of Ishtar and many Assyrian statues was the symbol of spring and victory. It was gifted to Babylonian soldiers before their departure so that the Goddess would bless their venture and fight alongside them. #FolkloreThursday #plantlore
The Irish for foxglove is 'méarachán sí', which literally means 'fairy thimble'. #FolkloreThursday #IrishFolklore #Plantlore
When Foxgloves sway, it is said that they are bowing to the fairy folk that are passing by them ✨
#FolkloreThursday #plantlore #gardenlore #folklore
Peony flowers are much loved in China & feature prominently in art & folklore. They symbolise royalty, wealth & honour & are often used in poetry to symbolise young girls. In art they can represent a wish for riches to come to the recipient.
#FolkloreThursday #flowers #plantlore
If you want to dream of the Devil, pin four English ivy leaves to your pillow's corners.
#folklore #plantlore #plantfolklore #folklore plants
Jumellea fragrans: orchids from Madagascar & Mauritius with vanilla-scented leaves that were used in Faham tea, a popular19th century drink. The infusion was also used as a tincture on the fingertips as it was thought to improve the sense of touch. #FolkloreThursday #plantlore
Here is the wheel of Wihtlore, it represents the 9 sacred plants of the #Isleofwight . 8 shown and the Cob Tree being the centre of it all.
#FolkloreThursday #Plantlore
'And yet anon the full Sun-flower blew,
And became a star for Bartholomew'
24th #August is the feast day of the martyr St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles. The #sunflower is also known as 'St. Bartholomew's Star' and said to represent constancy and devotion. #plantlore
Meadowseet is also know as Cuchulainn's belt. It was used to make infusions to bathe him when he suffered bouts of rage. #FolkloreThursday #PlantLore
In herbal folklore, Marigold placed in a mattress encourages prophetic dreams. Placed under the bed, it can make dreams come true...
#plantlore #flowers Folklore Thursday #FolkloreThursday
🎨- Gustave Courbet
WOLFSBANE
Also monkshood, aconite, & blue rocket.
Contains poison alkaloid pseudaconitine - fatal if in bloodstream. Was used to reverse shapeshifting spells & protect against lycanthropy.
#Folklore #Botanical #plantlore #werewolfwednesday
One of my favourite flowers here in #Ireland is the Foxglove or Lus Mór because of it's association with fairies in #folklore . It was believed that a child wasting away or suffering from the 'fairy stroke' could be cured by this fairy plant. #FolkloreThursday #plantlore
According to Greek mythology, poisonous wolfsbane, or aconite, fell from the saliva of the three-headed dog, Cerberus. Its name reflects its original use as poisoned wolf bait. It was also used to poison people, and was associated with witchcraft.
#MythologyMonday #plantlore
In Crete, basil was once placed upon the windowsill to charm away the devil. In many folk beliefs, if basil is scattered upon the ground, no evil can come near...
Folklore Thursday #plantlore #FolkloreThursday
🎨Holman Hunt - Isabella and the pot of basil (again)
“Where rosemary flourishes, the woman rules.”
And as if that wasn’t enough, it also repels evil spirits and bad dreams! 💚
#Folklore Sunday #Plantlore #Folklore
Xochiquetzal or Lady Precious Flower - Aztec & Toltec goddess of love & flowers. Guardian of new mothers, weavers, painters and anyone who uses art to recreate nature. Marigolds are offered to her on the #dayofthedead 🌼🌼🌼 #flowers #plantlore #FolkloreThursday Folklore Thursday
Forsythia, flowering quince, and blackthorn in bloom. If anyone needs to make an official and traditional pact with the Devil, I've got blackthorns to spare!
Italy #MondayMorning #folklore #plantlore #folklore plants
New print design finished (I think...) this afternoon.
It was believed the spirit of the corn would be made homeless when harvest emptied the fields, so a vessel was woven from corn in which the spirit could dwell over the winter.
#FolkloreThursday #PlantLore
