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Myths and legends

Flora's jealousy

According to Greek mythology, Flora, the goddess of flowers, was jealous of Lily's love with the god of wind, Lepicaeus, and turned Lily into an anemone, making it impossible for the two to get along.

This story gives the anemone a symbolic meaning of desolation and loneliness.

The love tragedy of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty

Another legend is about Aphrodite and the beautiful boy Adonis whom she loved deeply. Adonis was killed by a wild beast while hunting, and his blood turned into an anemone.

In this story, the anemone symbolizes the sadness and grief of losing a lover.

Flower language

Loss of hope: The flower language of anemone contains disappointment and helplessness about the future, which may be giving up a relationship or giving up a certain wish.

Fading love: This flower language expresses that love or feelings fade over time, which may mean the end or transformation of a relationship.

Expecting to be abandoned: This flower language may be slightly heavy, and it implies an emotional state of hoping that the other party will give up on their own initiative, perhaps to seek relief from an unhealthy or futureless relationship.

Elegance: Although the flower language of the anemone has some negative connotations, it also

symbolizes elegance and grace, which may be a compliment to a person's inner qualities.

National Flower

The anemone is the national flower of Israel.