Laurus nobilis - Wikipedia
Laurus nobilis / ˈ l ɔːr ə s ˈ n ɒ b ɪ l ɪ s / [2] [3] is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous (smooth) leaves. It is in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as bay leaf for seasoning in cooking.
Daphne - Wikipedia
Daphne (/ ˈdæfni /; DAFF-nee; Greek: Δάφνη, Dáphnē, lit. ' laurel '), [1] a figure in Greek mythology, is a naiad, a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of freshwater.
Daphne: The Nymph of the Laurel Tree - Mythology Source
2020年6月8日 · From her origins as a river spirit to her remembrance as a symbol of Apollo’s guilt, here is the sad story of how Daphne was turned into a laurel tree. The story of Daphne has several versions in Greek mythology. Although all arrive at the same point, they give very different origins for the character.
Laurel wreath - Wikipedia
A laurel wreath is a symbol of triumph, a wreath made of connected branches and leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. It was also later made from spineless butcher's broom ( Ruscus hypoglossum ) or cherry laurel ( Prunus laurocerasus ).
10 Ancient Greek Myths About Trees - Greeker than the Greeks
Daphne (Greek: Δάφνη, meaning laurel), a naid (water nymph), in Greek mythology, was the daughter of the river god Peneus, and as a hunter, Daphne, a virgin, had devoted her life to Artemis, Goddess of the hunt and has had Artemis, she too refused to marry.
Daphne | Nymph, Apollo, Transformation | Britannica
Daphne, in Greek mythology, the personification of the laurel (Greek daphnē), a tree whose leaves, formed into garlands, were particularly associated with Apollo (q.v.). Traditionally, the special position of the laurel was connected with Apollo’s …
The Bay Laurel In Greek Mythology — Mira Karakitsou
2019年1月1日 · Bay Laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae) with dark green and smooth leaves, white-with-yellow flowers, and purple-black drupes. As an important tree for prophecy and divination, the Bay Laurel has a special relationship with the Pythia (Oracle of Delphi) and the Greek god Apollo; its leaves are burned to ...
Laurus nobilis (Grecian Laurel or Sweet Bay) – Mostly Greek
2018年8月3日 · In its native habitat, Grecian Laurel grows into really large shrubs up to 30+ feet tall. However, it takes a while. Keeping it potted will also help to thwart that growth. I have had my plant for a few years now, and it has reached a grand height of two feet.
DAPHNE - Laurel Nymph of Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology Daphne was a Naiad-nymph of the river Ladon of Arcadia or the Peneus in Thessaly. She was loved by the god Apollo who pursued her until she grew exhausted and cried out to Gaea for help. The goddess transformed into …
The Symbol of the Laurel: Apollo's Connection to Victory and ...
2024年9月21日 · Associated with triumph and honor, the laurel’s significance transcends time, tracing back to its origins in the sacred groves of Apollo, the god of arts, knowledge, and prophecy. This article explores the multifaceted meaning of the laurel, its mythological connections, and its enduring legacy as a symbol of success and recognition. II.