The lily or Lilium Candidum (common names are Asiatic lilies and Oriental lilies) get their name from the Greek name leirion and the Romanian name lilium. Pink lilies grow around the Northern Hemisphere. There are 5 groups of lilies: Asiatic lilies; Oriental lilies; Trumpet lilies; Turks Cap Lilies; and tiger lilies. Many people believe that lilies bring good luck and wear them on occasions such as weddings and birthdays. However, it is also considered a flower that represents death.
In ancient times, the white lily “Madonna” became a symbol of purity, being associated with the Blessed Virgin by many Christians. Christians believed that the lily was yellow until the Virgin Mary picked it up. The lily is a symbol of fertility and life, it is commonly used as a wedding flower, and also as a death flower used at funerals, placed on graves and coffins. It is said that an old woman’s tale causes lilies to spontaneously sprout from the ground on the graves of innocent people who were executed for crimes they did not commit. People who dream of lilies in spring signify happiness, marriage and prosperity. The meaning of Asiatic lilies is considered a happy arrival of time. However, dreaming of Asiatic lilies in winter can mean the frustration of hopes and the premature death of a loved one.
In history, the lily was used as a medicine. The Romans could cure corn with the juice of Asiatic lily bulbs; The Spanish believed that eating lily petals would return someone who had gone mad to a normal human being. In medieval times, the meaning of Asiatic lilies symbolized female sexuality. The lily has adapted to culture and civilization from the beginning and the people who believe it have given it unique and mythical powers.
The meaning of Asiatic lilies can vary, but the flower’s history is filled with in-depth analysis and a rich, flavorful history that can fill many textbooks. It is a smart flower choice used at weddings and funerals and used medicinally. Remember, next time stop and smell the flowers. They may bring you closer to that person or something special!
