#Club5050 - History Of The Hyacinth Flower - 10% payout @steem-ghana - By @hamzajameel

in hive-187593 •  3 years ago 

Assalamualaikum

Everyone. Here is another interesting topic for all of you. Let's have a look.

Hello Steemit People's!

History Of The Hyacinth Flower

The hyacinth is one of the most well-known flowers in the world. It has a long history that spans centuries and cultures, making it an enduring symbol of love, beauty, and even sorrow. The word "hyacinth" comes from ancient Greek words meaning "flower of spring."

The plant was first cultivated by gardeners during the Roman Empire as early as 300 BC. They were expensive to grow because they required special soil conditions to thrive. Emperor Nero became so enamored with these beautiful flowers that he had them planted all along with his villa at Anzio on Italy's west coast. He named the area "Hyacinthus Primus," or

Hyacinth Primeval Forest, after himself.

image.png

Why are hyacinths so popular in mythology and art, despite being a relatively common flower:

Hyacinths are an extremely popular flower in art and mythology. Part of the reason why is because they're so common. You can find hyacinths anywhere from your local flower shop to your backyard garden, but the appeal of this type of flower has spurred many artists and authors to focus on it as a central theme in their creations.

image.png

What makes hyacinths so sweet-smelling

Hyacinths are one of the few flowers that have a fragrance that smells good to people, but not necessarily to other creatures. This is because their fragrance comes from an odorless precursor called lyrical, which humans find pleasing while insects find unpleasant.

image.png

What are the origins of this flower's name:

Hyacinths are named after the Greek hero Hyacinthus, who was accidentally killed by Apollo. He was loved by both Zephyrus (the god of the wind) and Apollo. The two gods quarreled over his death because Zephyrus felt that Apollo should not have hurt his lover.

Thanks For Visiting My Post



Specially Mention: @steem-ghana:
Special Thanks:
Leadership

@oppongk ADMIN CountryRepresentative Ghana
@njaywan ADMIN CountryRepresentative Ghana
@steem-ghana ADMIN
@nattybongo MOD CountryRepresentative Ghana

Best Regards: @hamzajameel

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

I have watched a documentary on the Hyacinthus flower and I really enjoyed it. I am glad i could see these beautiful flowers and similar to what you have shared.

You have practically talked about every thing about the flower.

Thanks for sharing

Thank you very much for your appreciation for me.

Always a pleasure