Spring Daffodil

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by Kay Novy

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Spring Daffodil

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Kay Novy

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Photograph - Photography

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Daffodil/Narcissus Flower Meaning & Symbolism ... - Teleflora
www.teleflora.com Flower Ideas & Inspirations

THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF. narcissus / daffodil. Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, the daffodil is virtually synonymous with spring. Though their botanic name is narcissus, daffodils are sometimes called jonquils, and in England, because of their long association with Lent, they're known as the Lent Lily.

Daffodils are the birthday flower of March, the same month as the spring equinox that heralds the beginning of a new season.

Never give a single daffodil, as bringing a single daffodil into the house will bring misfortune.
Always give a bunch to ensure happiness.

According to a Greek myth, a young wood nymph named Echo fell in love with a young man named Narcissus. He was bestowed with great beauty, by the gods. He was given the gift of eternal youth and beauty, provided he did not look at his own reflection.

Self-absorbed, he spurned the affections of Echo, who was consumed by love, until all that was left of her was her voice. Because of this sad affair, the daffodil signifies unrequited love.

Nemesis, the goddess of retribution and vengeance, led the vain Narcissus to a shimmering mountain lake that mirrored his face. There, at the water's edge , he fell in love with his image and was transfixed, caught in the spell of his beauty. Every time he tried to touch the image it disappeared in the ripples of water, so instead he simply sat at the water's edge and stared sadly at the reflection.

The "drooping" of the daffodil symbolizes Narcissus admiring himself.

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March 3rd, 2015