#peonies: symbolizes bashfulness and compassion.

[frostfires-blog]

Hi again, Frost...!

If you don't mind me asking, what are your top 5 (or top 10) favorite moments from any media that you love (can be books, anime/manga, tv series, movies, etc)?

Oh and do you mind if I ask you again? See, I really love your post about your "Top 15 fav female characters" (and all your other posts are lovely and amazing). So, can I ask what flowers that remind you of their characters? Please pick at least 3 characters (I know that you've already done Jiang Yanli and Tohru, so I'm curious about the others).

Thanks if you want to answer. Sorry if I ask too much....Feel free to answer whenever you have the time 😆😁

Hi again, thanks for sending in another ask!

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A.) My Top 10 Favourite Moments in Anime/Manga/Donghua

To be honest, making this list was quite difficult... My indecisiveness and tendency to overthink are completely to blame for this, haha.

At first, I wasn't quite sure how to go about setting a tone for this list and found myself contemplating whether to go for angsty moments, heart-warming moments, nostalgic moments or comedic moments. I was also thinking too much about what counted as a moment.

In the end, I mostly settled on impactful moments, which I felt had a blend of everything. I also decided to only allow myself one entry per series, otherwise I fear this list might've solely been filled with only 1-3 series...

⚠️Warning: Post-anime spoilers ahead for TGCF & Akatsuki no Yona⚠️

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B.) Character Hanakotoba Analysis x 3

I'm glad you enjoyed my top 15 favourite female characters post. I know a few people have been asking for the male counterpart, and I'm glad to say that I've finally started working on it. Although as of now I've only gotten a preliminary list and haven't at all gotten started on the writing or formatting yet...

Anyways, to get back on topic, I hope you don't mind that I've decided to choose the easier option of picking characters who have canonical flower associations that I haven't covered yet.

1.) Yona - Peony (Paeonia sp.)

While flowers are often featured in official artwork of Akatsuki no Yona, there doesn't seem to be very consistent associations with the series' characters. That being said, it does seem that Yona is canonically associated with peonies. These flowers were featured alongside Yona on the cover of volume 1 as well as in three of the anime's theme songs—namely, OP1, OP2 and ED2. Peonies are also the motif patterned on her robes in episode 1 and on the hairpin, Suwon gifts her. In Japanese hanakotoba, peonies symbolise shyness, humility, wealth and regalness. The flower's profound appearance, notably its multitudes of large petals that are thin and silk-like, is where the peony’s symbolism of wealth and regalness originated. In Western floriography, peonies represent bashfulness, compassion, bravery, beauty, loyalty, good luck, prosperity, honour and romance. In China, peonies are venerated as the "king of flowers", the "most beautiful flowers" and the "flowers of riches and honour". In accordance with this, they symbolise prosperity, honour, wealth and beauty, love and happiness.

2.) Misaki Ayuzawa - Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum sp.) & Strawberry Flowers (Strawberry Fragaria × ananassa)

I strongly associate Misaki with Star-of-Bethlehem flowers, as they were featured alongside her in the anime's opening theme song, and strawberry flowers—which were featured alongside her on the cover of volume 15. In Japanese hanakotoba, Star-of-Bethlehem flowers are associated with purity, innocence and talent. In Western floriography, these flowers represent purity, happiness, honesty, innocence, forgiveness and hope. Regarding relationships, Star-of-Bethlehem flowers represent acceptance and sincerity. In Japanese hanakotoba, strawberry flowers are associated with love, respect, foresight and a happy family. They are also said to symbolise the phrase "you make me happy". Furthermore, they are highly symbolic of youth, spring and new beginnings. In Western floriography, strawberry flowers symbolise esteem, love, affection and sweetness. They can also represent perfection, purity, innocence and reconciliation. Strawberries are also associated with femininity and beauty.

3.) Tsukuyo - Maple (Acer palmatum)

I can't help but associate Tsukuyo with maple leaves, considering that they are featured on her signature outfit. In Japanese hanakotoba, maple trees symbolise reservedness, precious memories and beautiful changes. They are also associated with endurance, passion, persistence, regality and resilience. Maple leaves can also represent the passing of the seasons, the changing nature of life, as well as the beauty and fragility of life. In Japanese culture, the maple tree's five-lobed leaf is a representation of wealth and good fortune. In Western floriography, maple trees are associated with peace, serenity, reservedness, unity, humility, strength, endurance, balance and wisdom as well as seasonal change and new beginnings. The maple tree is also considered a symbol of romance, considering its vivid, crimson autumnal leaves are associated with the intensity of love, while its sturdy roots represent the deep bond between two individuals. Furthermore, the tree's ability to endure adverse weather represents the tenacity and endurance required in romantic partnerships.

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[witchandhuntress]

Every member from the F4 is is represented by a different flower. And every flower has a different meaning.

Gu Jun Pyo is represented by red roses which usually symbolize passion, desire and romance but can also relay beauty and prosperity.

Yoon Ji Hoo represents peonies which symbolize bashfulness, wealth, honour, fortune and compassion.

So Yi Jeong is represented by orchids, people have associated the plant with virility, fertility, sex, determination and other aspects of reproduction.

Song Woo Bin is holding yellow tulips which symbolize joyous bonds shared between dear friends and family.

[loudgaybug]

because I'm autistic I decided to catalogue all the flower language meanings in pommes gift to pepito and em

regrettably I'm not including sunny because there were no flowers in her gift. this is mainly for me to have an archive of it. pomme did say she looked into flower meanings for em ! if anyone has anything to add/correct please do, I tried my best to find the names of some of the modded flowers but I'm not familiar with the mods so I didn't know for sure, just guessed based off appearance

Pepito

blue amaranth (amaranthus in general) - longevity, immortality (amaranthus is derived from Greek meaning unfading)

red amaranth (also known as love-lies-bleeding) - hopeless love or intense and genuine love, deep emotion, warmth, energy

purple amaranth - unchanging affection, independence, individuality, abundance, prosperity

pink amaranth - vitality, empathy, compassion, understanding, given to show support, comfort, affection

additional info : red, pink and purple amaranth are colours that amaranth cockscomb comes in, amaranth cockscomb is most associated with red, amaranth cockscomb means affectation (pretentious manner) and foppery (excessive attention paid to clothes/appearance)

Em

cornflowers (pomme's favourite flower) - beauty, purity, grace, love, fertility, nature and its independence, bravery, loyalty, hope, anticipation, patience, elegance, delicacy, refinement, single blessedness

the cornflower has ties to France; there is a story that when Napoleon invaded Prussia Queen Louise hid her children in a field of cornflowers, making flower crowns for their heads so they would blend in. It was also worn by the french military. Cornfowers in France are a symbol of remembrance, known as the Bleuet de France.

black rose - death, mourning, tragedy, farewell to a loved one, danger, sorrow, revenge, endings, new beginnings, rebirth, eternal love. historically it was a symbol of dark magic, but also a symbol of resistance for anarchist and anti-authoritarian groups

poppies - consolation, remembrance, death, peace, loss, deep sleep, eternal rest, imagination, resurrection

peony - good luck, compassion, love, honour, happiness, wealth, elegance, beauty, bashfulness, shame

The association between peonies and bashfulness is from folklore where pesky nymphs hid in the petals of peonies. In China they symbolise rank/wealth. It is said that Empress Wu Zetian walked through the imperial gardens and became upset the flowers weren't blooming, issuing a decree for them to bloom. The next day they all bloomed apart from the peonies, which enraged her, and she ordered them burnt. The next day, however, they grew back from the ashes as red flowers, then she banished them to Luoyang Palace.

That one red and white/cream flower in the pack is my greatest enemy. it could be a red and white carnation, in which case it would mean purity, luck, love and affection, or more likely the incan lily meaning devotion, pure friendship, support, love, faithfulness, "you are beloved" condolences at a time of sorrow, or it could also be a red and white rose symbolising unity

I think the flowers at the bottom are red marigolds? I'm working under the assumption they are. Red marigolds - love, passion, marigolds - grief, despair, genuine hurt from mourning, compassion, remembrance, the beauty and warmth of the rising sun, resurrection. In Shakespeare's A Winters Tale Perdita hands flowers out saying "The marigold, that goes to bed wi'th' sun, And with him rises,weeping.”

[chaoschenoo]

Gnollplaying Tarot

Based on Episode 6 of Deadlaws I decided to build a tarot for the Gnollplaying Games characters. It felt on brand for the witch Madoska to include characters from the future in addition to the people actually looking at them. She's a chaos gremlin like that.

Included flower symbolism in this.

The Fool: Meaning a new journey, new adventure, innocence, naivety. Dandelions; lion's tooth, meaning hope, a wish for the future, and endurance.

Character is Flynn Gorman, who briefly appears in the Deadlaws Epilogue and belongs to Toaster. (Also including Erebus as a leviathan in the sea felt appropriate.

The Magician: Meaning innovation, creativity, willpower, and resourcefulness. Poppies meaning dream, sleep, and a gift from the living to the dead.

Conrad is played by illusorywall.

The Emperor; Authority, paternal qualities, ambition, male sexuality. Protea; meaning vigor, virility, flame, masculinity, and courage.

Manifesto played by McSkinny

Strength; Courage, compassion, power. Gladiolus meaning strength, passion, victory, used in Rome to symbolize the gladiators. Lynn is

played by Horrorbuns

Wheel of Fortune; wheel of karma, chance, fate, fortune, luck. Peonies, good luck, prosperity, bashfulness/shame.

Chance is played by Marty.

Justice; Karmic balance, justice both legal and divine, cause and effect, integrity. Crocus, regeneration, resurrection, renewal.

Nicodemus is played by Georgesquares

Hanged Man; Fatalism, seeking freedom, bindings and oathes. Red spider lily; endings, completed cycles, death.

Taslin Beck is played by toaster

Death; rarely ever meaning literal death (would need to be accompanied by The Tower and/or the ten of swords.) Change, thresholds, liminality, transitions. Sunflower, courage, determination, resilience.

Jet is played by Keith/Marrow

Temperance; rebalance, healing, moderation, patience. Echinacea; healing, protection from misfortune or disease.

Grayson is played by Marty

The Devil in reverse; hedonism, addiction to worldly pleasures, chaos or strife caused for personal gain. Black Roses love, decadence, hatred, revenge.

Edward Kettle the Red Eyed Vulture, the Deadlaws inciting incident.

The Tower; violent, chaotic, or destructive change. Black Dahlia, mystery, deception, doom, intrigue.

Sandals is played by Toaster.

The Moon; Illusion, deception, mystery, quiet. Lavender, peace, pacifism, caution, devotion.

Argo/Cassidy played by Keith/Marrow

[mote-historie]

Peonies

In the language of flowers, the peony carries the symbolic meaning of romance, compassion, good luck, prosperity, a happy marriage, and even bashfulness. In their native China, peonies are often referred to as the “queen of flowers” and are the official state flower of Indiana.

[the-coffee-fandom]

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❀ Hanahaki Hours 2024 Flower Symbolism List ❀

Hanahaki Hours 2024 Calendar

Poppy

Red - Remembrance - Death - Hope - Love - Sacrifice - Success - Good fortune

White - Life without conflict - Peace - Faith - Eternal life of the soul - Pleasant dreams

Blue - Imagination - Thinking - Faith - Creativity - Messages from angels

Pink - Compassion - Platonic love - Restful sleep

Yellow - Renewal - Optimism - Positive memories

Orange - Joy - Exuberance - Health - Regeneration

Purple - Remembrance for animals during wartime - Commitment to peace - Luxury - Peacefulness - Imagination - Beauty - Tribute and honouring another

Black - Elegance - Deep sleep - Mysterious dreams

Daisy

White - Purity - Innocnence

Yellow - Joy - Friendship - Cheerfulness - Well wishes

Pink - Platonic love - Romance - Gentleness

Orange - Healing - Happiness - Playfulness - Warmth - Joy - Excitement

Red - Love - Passion - Romance - Unbreakable love and devotion (bundle)

Purple - Thinking of someone - Spontaneity - Peace - Unity - Fun - Apology - Misunderstanding - Royalty - Pride

Blue - Trust - Honesty - Loyal

Forget Me Not

Blue - Remembrance - Memory - Deep emotional connections - Pledge to never forget them and think of them often (wedding) - Eternal love - Think of them often

White - Charity - Care for less fortunate

Pink - Romantic relationships between spouse - True love - Respect - Promise to never forget someone - Constancy

Sage

- Health and well-being - Passion and romance - Domestic Virtue - Immortality - Royalty - Success - Diginity - Love - Resilience

Green - Balance - Tranquility - Growth - Harmony - Calmness - Relacation - Renewal

Purple - Royalty - Success - Dignity - Wisdom - Spirituality - Life - Prosperity - Love - Resilience - Protection - Hope

Yellow - Healing - Protection - Purification

Wolf's Bane

- Danger - Evil - Death - Warning - Presence of a foe - Protection (against mythic beings) - Transformation - Deceit - Murder - Dark magic Associated with werewolves, vampires, and witches in folklore. Should never be given as sympathy or grief due to its connotation of death. Used historically to make weapons more deadly due to how poisonous it is.

Yellow - Warmth - Creativity - Deception - Caution - Malicious - Hidden dangerous outcomes - Friendship - Appreciation Can be used as a special warning. When all things look beautiful and well, that is not the case, and caution should be practiced for the dangers that hide beneath

Blue - Healing - Depression - Anxiety - Sorrow - Trust - Wishes of fast recovery - Sympathy

Purple - Mysteriously wicked - Mystery - Murder - Poison - Witchcraft - Mistrust - Hatred Use this in a bouquet for your enemies

White - Elegance - Innocence - Honesty - Thoughtful love - Purity

Avens

White - Innocence - Purity - Clarity - Peace - Trust - Serenity

Red - Respect - Desire - Courage - Joy - Vitality - Deep afffection - Support - Encouragement

Purple - Passion - Opulence

Yellow - Spreading happiness - Joy - Friendhip - Protection

Peony

- Good luck - Wealth - Fortune - Compassion - Romance - Accomplisment It was said that digging them up would result in curses and it was bad luck if they dried out.

Yellow - Happiness - Warmth - Friendship - New beginnings - Prosperity

White - Bashfulness - Apology

Pink - Luck - Prosperity

Red - Love - Passion - Honour - Respect

Coral (Changes colour as they bloom) - Elegance - Good fortune - Strong relationship - Success - Happiness - Abundance

Purple - Royalty - Nobility - Diginity - Admiration - Respect - Romance - Ambition - Luxury

Orchid

- Love - Fertility - Charm

Pink - Femininity - Grace - Thoughtfulness - Love - Innocence

White - Purity - Innocence - Honour

Purple - Royalty - Luxurity - Admiration - Originality - Calmness - Enchantment

Yellow - Friendship - Joy - Appreciation - Positivity - Optimism

Red - Beauty - Romance - Love - Strong emotions - Intense affection - Desire - Courage - Determination

Blue - Confidence - Loyalty - Power - Calmness - Serenity - Unique - Mezmerizing

Orange - Creativity - Energy - Fascination

Green - Health - Good fortune - Sucess - Growth - Vitality - Recovery - New beginnings

Narcissus (Daffodil)

Yellow - Mirth - Camaraderie - Abundance - Positivity - Happy chance - Good luck

Blue - Mystery - Transformation - Inspiration Do not occur naturally

Orange - Well-being - Courage - Creativity - Nurturing love

Pink - Femininty - Tenderness - Grace - Gratitude - Affectionate love - Passion (deeper pink) - Energy (deeper pink) - Strength (deeper pink)

[onomatopagu-et-cie]

@mare-sanguis !

You really have a sharp eye, gazing at that pixelated bouquet for some time would’ve given me a migraine for sure, mad respect for your research 🫡

-> No. 1 at the center definitely looks like a rose (it’d be hilarious if it was actually the Great Maiden’s Blush!), idem for No. 3 = Gerbera Daisy (such a lovely flower by the way!)

-> No. 2 looks ‘fluffier’ like a peony! And on that topic I didn’t know at all there was a myth linked to peonies :O

-> No. 4 could be a hibiscus as you said, the center looks as vivid! And yes indeed, the 무궁화/rose of Sharon is emblematic in SK and its culture (eg. the National Assembly and the Executive or the Police adopted it as an emblem)!

-> As for the blueish-purple flowers, it’s more than pixelated, it’s pure blur haha (we can only see the dark blue/purple fading into a paler color on the end of its petals!)! Just throwing random flowers I’m thinking of, but perhaps some are anemones or pansies, who knows 8D?

I’m not really knowledgeable in Hindu mythology, so it was a great read (and damn: « The flower is a symbol of the blood lust that possesses her. With her representing a form of energy, this blood symbolism becomes life-affirming- it ties her to life force. » :O), thank you once more 💚

Just like there’s an English/Victorian floriography, there are many various languages of flowers in the world (eg. the Japanese hanakotoba/花言葉).

I tried looking for the kr meaning of the flowers you mentioned:

— Pink rose: Admiration, wonder Gratitude, appreciation, thanks Faithfulness, sincerity Elegance, grace An oath of love

Pale pink rose: Admiration, reverence (존경, I believe it’s the same word KMC used when he said KSJ is the only one he trusted and looked up to in ep. 7), also the meaning of the coral rose Compassion Gentleness, tenderness Warm-heartedness, affection Once again the « 나의 마음 그대만이 아네 » (Only you know my heart) Praise ie. act of honoring or complimenting the beauty and greatness of something or someone

Peach rose = aspiration, longing (ie. strong desire or craving for something) Pale peach rose = modesty, humility ie. a mindset or attitude wherein the person respects others and acts humbly

Orange rose = confession of first love, shyness or bashfulness ; desire, longing, elation/passion, charm/fascination

— Carnation = love (or maternal love in particular) ; I also found elsewhere that carnations in general can mean « 당신을 열애합니다 » (I love you ardently/passionately)

White carnation = « 나의 애정은 살아있습니다 » (My love/affection is alive, and I believe it’s also a flower to celebrate parents)

— Peony = shyness, bashfulness

— Gerbera (Daisy) = mystery (ie. surprising, mysterious phenomenon that cannot be understood with common sense), a riddle/mystery/enigma that cannot be solved

— Hibiscus = a delicate beauty ; a new love ; « 아무도 모르게 혼자 간직해온 사랑 » (A love I’ve kept to myself, that nobody knows)

Hibiscus Syriacus = politeness/courtesy, intimacy/friendship, quietness/suggestiveness (은근) ; patience or endurance/tenacity/resilience (끈기) ; delicate beauty

— Anemone = love’s pain, expectation (ie. waiting and hoping for something to happen) ; and many messages eg. « I’ll give you my everything because I love you », « I’ll love you forever », « Even if you don’t love me back, I’ll still love you », « Please don’t forget me ».

— Pansy = « 나를 생각해주세요 » (Please think of me)

You’re making a valid point: the fact that KMC had that dream again might be a subconscious reaction to what he witnessed (and whatever association he made with his mother’s tragic death) BUT the same might also be said of some elements featured in this recurrent nightmare (eg. they might be symbolic and not necessarily anchored in the reality, or they might be multiple random elements of his past life amalgamated together)!

« Plus, Choi Jinsu asks "if he had that dream again"- which indirectly sounds like something isnt adding up with what actually happened that day his mother got killed. » -> either it’s as you said, or it might be that KMC couldn’t let go of the circumstances revolving around her death he always found suspicious, unlike what the detectives in charge have concluded for example (especially if there was some pressure from the higher-ups/Min Jiyoung if she’s involved)!

The dream might’ve haunted him ever since for that reason! Hope we’ll learn more about it in the next episode 🙏

Since we’re on the topic of flowers and birth flowers (탄생화) was mentioned in one of the letters, here’s a side note:

— KSJ’s (he was born on August 16, 1980 based on his registration number) = tamarind (luxury)

— KMC’s & Narae’s, September 17 = erica (solitude, white = protection ; purple = admiration, reverence ; pink = luck, fortune)

— June 1st = Great Maiden’s Blush as the letter mentioned ; according to his registration number, he’s born on December 30, 2000 so the mention of this flower in the letter at least is not related to his birthday (provided he was the author of the letter!)

Hope I helped contributing a bit to these nice details!

The Flowers

Notes on "Ambidextrous Angle" here

Notes on "Lady Justice" here

@onomatopagu-et-cie brings up the "Great Maidesn Blush" and the bouquets of flowers KMC was holding in his nightmare in the analysis of ep.8 (and ep.9) here

These two things had intrigued me right from the start. Flower language and the mythologies behind them was always such an interesting topic to research thats why I sat down and started my research.

And quite honestly, it took me a LOT of hours to figure out which flowers they could potentially be because its just so blurry but nonetheless, I came up with a few types. Please keep in mind this is all just speculation based on intense observing, comparing of flowers and ceremonial (graduation, work, wedding etc) bouquets.

I marked the flowers with numbers and added pictures for comparison, so its easier to distinquish them when I talk about them and their meanings.

Flower 1 is most definitely a rose- tho I'm not sure what type as there are way too many which also makes it quite difficult to get behind the meaning of the flower. Tho we can base the meaning on the color shown which are orange, white and slight rosé/peach touch.

Orange- Enthusiasm, Energy, Passion

White- New beginnings, Innocence, Purity, Remembrance, Spirituality

Pink- Grace, Elegance, Gratitude, Appreciation

Peach- Appreciation, Sincereity, Gratitude

Flower 2 was a lot more difficult to make out, but my first guess was White Carnation. A friend guessed a White Peony- which in the end does fit the shape of the petals more.

White Peonies are usually used in bouquets for weddings- they symbolize faith, hope, purity and innocence. In general, peonies symbolize new beginnings.

There also are several interesting myths connected to peonies, one goes as followed:

"According to ancient Greek mythology, a divine drama inspired the name of the peony. Like so many stories, this one begins with war. Herakles, the greatest of great Greek heroes, and Pluto, the god of the underworld, find themselves on the opposing sides. During a spectacular battle, Herakles manages to wound Pluto with an arrow to the shoulder. Not being used to being wounded, the god of the underworld retires to Mount Olympus. When he can’t find the god of medicine, Asklepios, he asks one of his students to help him. This happens to be the talented god Paean. He heals the dishevelled deity by sheer talent and a new kind of medicine: a beautiful flower growing on Mount Olympus. Paean’s career as a great doctor is thus set but his teacher Asklepios is deadly jealous. Asklepios decides to murder his student to prevent further embarrassment. Zeus, finding the body of Paean, decides to honour the ambitious student by transforming him into the beautiful flower that saved Pluto’s life.

Flower 3 could be a yellow/orange Gerbera Daisy. The petals and the pistil (center part) look similar. They symbolise innocence, purity, cheerfulness and loyal love. Orange Geberas also convey that the person you present it to is the sunshine of your life. Besides, they also express your attachment with the person. They also are a rather common type of flower found in ceremonial (especially graduation) bouquets

In Egyptian mythology Geberas represent the closeness to nature (mother earth) and devotion to the sun. In Celtic Mythology Gerbera Daisies mean that everyday hardship and sorrow can be lessened and made sweet. It is believed, going by an old Celtic legend that God sprayed these daises over the earth when a child passed away, this was a way to give their parents a little joy. For Norse mythology, one of its legends states that Freya, the goddess of love, fertility, and beauty, has the daisy as her sacred flower.

Flower 4 is most definitely a Hibiscus (Syriacus). The petals are identical and so is the pistil. You can also see the trade mark color fade from a dark color to a light color on the petals. The color is a dark pink fading into a light pink. The pistil is yellow.

They are frequently linked to matters of the heart. Their vibrant, intense colors, particularly the deep red varieties, evoke feelings of love and passion. In some societies, giving a hibiscus flower to someone can convey a romantic message or symbolize the intensity of one's feelings.

The Hibiscus Syriacus is also the national flower of South Korea.

In Hindu mythology, hibiscus flowers accompany the goddess Kali, the goddess of power.

Kali is form of the Devi/Shri, the supreme mother in Hinduism. Devi was willed into existence by the gods, who each gave a piece of themselves to create her, and when she was fully formed, they—the gods—worshipped her in part because she was a perfect embodiment of all of them. This representation was somewhat self-serving: They had been at war with the demon king Mahishasura. During a break in the battle, Mahishasura declared himself Ruler of the Universe and began to march on Heaven to claim his prize with an army of demons. The gods created Devi out of the best of each of them to defend them, and gifted her with things that were sacred to them: Shiva gave her a trident drawn forth from his own, Vishnu a powerful discus, and Indra, the king of the Gods, gave her a thunderbolt identical to his own. Surya, the sun God, bestowed his rays on all the pores of her skin, and Varuna, god of the ocean, gave her a divine crest jewel, earrings, bracelets and a garland of unfading lotuses. So armed, she met the army of Mahishasura and slaughtered them. She met Mahishasura himself and killed him after a fierce battle. So great was her fury that though the fight had ended, she continued to rage through the battlefield. In giving her so many aspects, the gods had also given Devi many forms. Consumed by rage, Devi was had fully given herself over to an aspect of her personality tied to Kali, a goddess known for destruction. The gods realized they needed to stop her, but they were all were afraid. Shiva, the god of time and change (Kali’s male counterpart), went down to the battlefield, and laid down. Kali continued to dance until she looked down and realized she was stepping on Shiva. She was embarrassed because in that form, Shiva was a her husband. She withdrew her rage and to demonstrate her shame, stuck out her tongue, which is how she is often depicted.

-> The red hibiscus is representative of Kali's tongue. But should not be mistaken for her shame. The flower is a symbol of the blood lust that possesses her. With her representing a form of energy, this blood symbolism becomes life-affirming- it ties her to life force.

There also are two (?) flowers which seem blueish-violet.

Which kinda feels like a callback to the OST Part.3 (Blue by Aalia) and how a lot of scene set in the present between KSJ and KMC are submerged in blue tones

If my anaylsis is correct all flowers i managed to find out represent something along the lines of Love, Passion and Loyality which, if you would ask me, ties perfectly into the meaning of the Great Maiden's Blush mentioned in the first letter (by No. 1 Fan) dated June 4, 2019. The meaning of this flower is pretty on the nose "If you love me, you will find out" in the Victorian language of flowers.

The question I'm asking myself now is: Was KMC actually gifted this specific type of flower arrangement/bouquet or was it just something he made up in his dream? Dreams may represent things someone went through in real life, but they usually either add or leave things/details. Plus, Choi Jinsu asks "if he had that dream again"- which indirectly sounds like something isnt adding up with what actually happened that day his mother got killed.

[fluffyfangirl]

Lucas: Peony - symbolizes bashfulness and compassion; the big fluffy blossoms symbolize healing and care.

Max: Gladiolus - symbolizes strength of character, faithfulness and honor

El: Lily - symbolize feminine beauty and purity

Dustin: Tulip - symbolize eternal love and devotion

Mike: Marguerite - symbolizes love fortune telling, secret love, fidelity, and sincerity

Will: Sunflower - symbolizes adoration and dedication and dedicated love.

[strawberry-soot]

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ❤️ Ace Birthday SSR flower analysis* ❤️*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

*Mandatory reminder that I’m no flower specialist, which means these are all very subjective opinions. Take everything with a grain of salt! (Again, I know I’m beyond late but this I’m really posting this more for completion’s sake than anything else)

Pink roses symbolize grace, happiness, gentleness, as well as appreciation and admiration. Purple/lilac roses on the other hand stand for enchantment, majesty and royalty (though they very well might still be pink ones and they simply look purple to me.)

Chrysanthemums represent optimism, joy, and longevity, as well as love and passion.

Pink peonies symbolize good luck and prosperity, compassion, romance, and even bashfulness. (They’re also popular wedding flowers so they also represent a happy marriage.)

Gerberas convey cheerfulness. In pink they specifically symbolize grace, admiration and sympathy, as well as respect and admiration. Darker hues of pink can also represent gratitude.

I’m fairly certain the flower at the top right of his bouquet is a snapdragon which represents betrayal or deception but can also mean graciousness and protection from evil though red ones usually represent love, passion and overall positive energy.

These are my un-educated guesses, but  feel free to let me know if I got anything wrong/what flowers I might’ve missed.

[nanograms]

Silver x GN!Reader - Flowers

@starry-night-rose enjoy

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You walked towards Silver’s favorite napping spot with bouquet of flowers in your hand. You grin when you spot the silver-haired male napping under the tree. Birds chirp above him and the rabbits that approach him with interest scatter when you approach the sleeping man.

You kneeled down next to your sleeping partner and smiled. You took off his green hat and brushed the silver hair out of his face and planted a kiss on his forehead. Did Silver just blush in his sleep?

Hyacinth. A symbol of peace and commitment, but can also mean sorrow and forgiveness. You took the flower from the bouquet and placed it in his hair, next to his left ear.

You smiled when a bird flew back, curious about what you were doing. You took your attention back to Silver and took the next flower out. Lavender represents serenity and calmness. A symbolism for a long life. You placed it in his hair next to the right ear.

Everlasting love for pink bluebells was placed on the top of his head in his hair. You had to adjust this flower a few times cause it kept slipping and falling off.

Fluffy pink peonies meant romance, prosperity, and bashfulness. You placed this flower next to the pink bluebells with a soft smile on your face.

A bird dropped a red rose, a symbol for love, romance, beauty, and perfection. Just what silver was in your eyes. On the opposite end, a squirrel brought a white rose, conveying purity.

You took out a matthiola incana, ready to weave it into a flower crown. The smell of spicy cinnamon and clove scent of this flower means beauty that doesn’t fade with age and a lifetime of happiness.

Red chrysanthemums were next to the matthiola incanas. Love and compassion. Something you would give to Silver no matter what.

You remember how Silver gave you a bouquet of Ranunculus. He said that he was letting you know that he was dazzled by your charms. Your face grew a soft pink when remembering what he said.

Pink asters were intertwined next to the Red chrysanthemums. Love, charm and sensitivity were what this flower symbolized. You smiled softly when a rabbit waddled over to Silver with gerbera daisies. A symbol for beauty, innocence, and purity. It dropped the flowers on his lap.

The flower that stood for perfect love was currently being eaten by a deer. The leaves of the Tulip were gone and the flower was in ruins. You sighed and took the one that looked the least damaged and weaved it in the flower crown.

A bird placed an orchid on his head. Flowers in full bloom and stick still attached to the flowers. You remember being told that these flowers meant love, beauty, luxury, and strength when you first got them from an ‘admirer’. You couldn’t believe that the admirer was Silver of all people.

The last flower that was weaved into your flower crown for silver was the Alyssum. A flower that meant “worth beyond beauty” and “sweetness of soul”.

You got up and placed the multicolored flower crown on his head and for the remaining flowers you stuck them in his hair and placed them on his lap. The moment he was awake, you were long gone and it was already the evening. He smiled softly when he reached up and felt the flowers in his hair.

[elshells]

🌼 for the ask game :)

🌼 - Here's another Wikipedia article, this time on flower symbolism. What flower (or bouquet) goes with your OC best?

Hehehe, time for me to open Pandora's box for this one...

I gasped out loud when I read this prompt, because over this past month I've been obsessed with flower symbolism. I bought myself a book on Victorian flower language after falling down a research rabbit hole and have been slowly teaching myself all of the different meanings. Because of this, flower symbolism actually ends up playing a minor role in Agent Ace, so this question is especially appropriate (go figure)! So, thank you for giving me an excuse to think about it even more! :)

Of course, it was impossible to choose just one flower for each OC, so everyone gets a bouquet! I also may have gotten a lil' carried away with how many characters I included in this post... my five primary OCs plus three minor OCs (all from Agent Ace). I had so much fun matching flowers to the characters, and am honestly shocked I didn't think to do it before!!

Sophia Colbo

⁕ Black-Eyed Susan

Justice

⁕ Chamomile

Energy in adversity

⁕ Edelweiss

Devotion and courage

⁕ Gladiolus

Strength of character, honor, and conviction

⁕ Hollyhock

Ambition

Harley Manalis

⁕ Blackthorn

Fate, protection, hope against adversity, and good fortune

⁕ Elderflower

Compassion

⁕ Ivy

Dependence, endurance, and faithfulness

⁕ Scarlet Lily

Lofty aspirations

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Oak Leaf

Strength

⁕ Purple Violet

Daydreaming, love between two women, and lesbian love

Jade de Soto

⁕ Acanthus

Art, immortality, and rebirth

⁕ Yellow Daisy

Happiness and joy

⁕ Magnolia

Perseverance and a love of nature

⁕ Blue Orchid

Rarity, uniqueness, beauty, and spirituality

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Pink Spider Lily

Feminine love, beauty, and passion

⁕ Purple Violet

Daydreaming, love between two women, lesbian love

Max Ahn

⁕ Aspen

Excess of sensibility, fear, and lamentation

⁕ Dandelion

Overcoming hardship

⁕ Pear Blossom

Lasting friendship

⁕ Protea

Courage, transformation, daring, resourcefulness, and diversity

⁕ Sage

Health, wisdom, and respect

⁕ Yarrow

Healing and inspiration

Janus

⁕ Abatina

Fickleness

⁕ Camellia

Unpretending excellence

⁕ Dahlia

Elegance and dignity

⁕ Orange Orchid

Pride, enthusiasm, and boldness

⁕ Snapdragon

Graciousness, strength, and deception

Ahren Colbo

⁕ Daffodil

Uncertainty, chivalry, respect, and new beginnings

⁕ Foxglove

Insecurity

⁕ Peony

Shame, bashfulness, and anger

⁕ Rue

Regret, sorrow, and repentance

⁕ Snowdrop

Consolation or hope

August Bracken

⁕ Heliotrope

Devotion

⁕ Lemon Blossom

Discretion

⁕ Speedwell

Travel, kindness, loyalty, and protection

⁕ Thyme

Courage and thriftiness

⁕ White Violet

Modesty

Bellona

⁕ Himalayan Blue Poppy

Potential, possibilities, and psychic skills

⁕ Lobelia

Malevolence

⁕ Purple Orchid

Respect, royalty, and admiration

⁕ Thistle

Nobility, endurance, and warning

⁕ Wolfsbane

Misanthropy

[aetherhollowarchive]

💐 BOUQUET and ✏️ PENCIL from the ask game. Thank you!

Did I take this ask way too seriously? Ofc I did :)) Lots of pics below~

💐 BOUQUET - create a bouquet for them! what do those flowers mean? are any of the flowers their particular favourite?

Oh god this was a hard one. Flowers are not my thing at all, I know virtually nothing about them. I actually realize I know some by name better in English...

Anyway, first one is their favorite. With pics, cause I know I needed them :))

Eli bouquet

Daffodil - honesty and truth. They can also stand for forgiveness. Anemone - on a darker note indicates fading hope and a feeling of having been forsaken. On a positive note it symbolizes anticipation. Poppy - associated with sleep and death, and the flower is often given in consolation for the loss of a loved one.

Kayon bouquet

Gardenia - Perfect for the romantic at heart! Gardenias say “You're lovely" and are viewed as a symbol of secret love. They also signify joy and purity, and are associated with thoughts of beauty. Camellia - often seen as a symbol of love, adoration, and longing Orchid - Love. Beauty. Refinement. Wisdom.

Rae bouquet

Gladiolus - symbolize strength, victory, and power. Protea King - stands for change and transformation. It signifies daring and resourcefulness. It is symbolic of diversity and courage. Snapdragon - Gracious. Fascinating. Protection from evil.

Blythe bouquet

Marigold - known as "the herb of the sun", Marigolds symbolize passion and creativity. Peony- symbolizes bashfulness and compassion. It can also be used to express indignation or shame. Daisy - innocence, loyal love, and purity. It's also said to represent keeping a secret between friends.

Thane bouquet

Lily of the Valley - symbolize the return of happiness, and is considered a sign of purity. Freesia - symbolizes innocence and thoughtfulness. White Rose - purity, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm.

✏️ PENCIL - is there a particular quote / lyric that you associate with them? 

I couldn’t decide on one. Quotes galore~

Eli quotes:

Kayon quotes:

Rae quotes:

Blythe quotes:

Thane quotes:

[nethernovae]

The Symbolism of Minecraft Flowers, Part 2

Red Tulip: passionate love, romance

Orange Tulip: forbidden/hidden love, originality, good luck, success, passion, special bonds

White Tulip: rebirth, hope, renewal, respect

Pink Tulip: caring, attachment, good wishes, familial bonds

Red Rose: unconscious beauty, romance, deep emotions

Lilac: spring, renewal, confidence, passion, tranquility, happiness

Peony: good fortune, happy relationship/marriage, honor, compassion, bashfulness, peace

Sunflower: hope, warmth, joy, strength, loyalty, appreciation

[pacificseaotter]

okay hold on I’ll list all of the symbolic meanings of peonies

anger; aphrodisiac; bashfulness; beauty; bravery; compassion; diffidence; gay life; happy marriage; healing; honor; life; loyalty; masculinity; omen of good fortune and a happy marriage; ostentation; prosperity; riches and honor; romance; shame, shyness; unrealized desires; wealth

i have a whole book of plants and all their symbolic meanings >:]

- joobies anon

oh that’s super cool!

[haikyuucreations]

                                               FLOWER WEEK

                                           01.24.2021 - 01.30.2021

For as many days of the week, devote at least one post to a flower! Anyone can participate, just tag your post with #haikyuucreations and make sure it follows our queueing guidelines. You don’t have to do all seven days and you’re welcome to do any sub-prompt as long as you follow the main theme of that day. Good luck and have fun!

                                                  DAY ONE - IRIS                                  ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

The iris commonly means wisdom, hope, trust, and valor.

example: Which sort of character do you associate with an iris? In what ways? How do they display the characteristics of an iris?

                                                DAY TWO - PEONY                                 ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

The peony has several meanings including romance, prosperity, good fortune, a happy marriage, riches, honor, and compassion — but peonies can also mean bashfulness.

example: Does the peony remind you of anyone? Create something using a chapter or character from Haikyuu!! inspired by the peony.

                                            DAY THREE - AMARYLLIS                                    ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

The amaryllis is commonly associated with determination, beauty, and love.

example: Which character do you find is very determined? Is there a character that you find beautiful? 

                                              DAY FOUR - LAVENDER                                   ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

The lavender is known to represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace and calmness. Its purple color also comes with great symbolism.

example: Which characters do you think represent a lavender? How so? 

                                                DAY FIVE - DAFFODIL                                   ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

The daffodil symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.

example: Which characters do you think went through some changes and new experiences throughout Haikyuu!!? What characters were just beginning high school? Create something surrounding those characters.

                                                  DAY SIX - ORCHID                                   ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

Orchids have a variety of meanings depending on the color. White orchids symbolize innocence and purity, as well as elegance and reverence. Pink orchids symbolize femininity, grace, and joy. Yellow orchids symbolize friendship and new beginnings. Purple orchids symbolize royalty and admiration, and are traditionally given as a sign of respect. Orange orchids symbolize pride, enthusiasm, and boldness.

example: Do any of the meanings of the orchid remind you of Haikyuu!!? Which meanings do you associate with Haikyuu!!? 

                                          DAY SEVEN - HYDRANGEA                                   ❀⊱┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄⊰❀

Hydrangea’s also come in numerous colors, which changes their meaning. Pink hydrangeas symbolize heartfelt emotion; blue hydrangeas symbolize frigidity and apology; white hydrangeas symbolize boasting or bragging; purple hydrangeas symbolize a desire to deeply understand someone.

example: Which character displays the characteristics of a pink, blue, white, or purple hydrangea? In what ways?

[valhallanrose]

💐 🌻 please? ☺️

Thank you!! 

Planty Asks found here 

🌻 done here!

💐 What flowers would be used in a flower crown for your oc? Why those choices?

These are done in the style of their favorite flower and three flowers/plants that resonate with them thematically for one reason or another for the sake of ease. They’d also all find these flowers rather pretty themselves, honestly.

Zelda

Spring crocus, symbolic of new beginnings and hope

Pink dahlias, for kindness and service

Bleeding hearts, symbolic of compassion and love for everything in creation

Sage for health, wisdom, and respect

Miriyam

Tiger lilies, for confidence and pride

Violets, for daydreaming and love between women

Speedwell for travel, loyalty, and protection

Rosemary, for remembrance

Astoria

Harebells, for constancy and everlasting love

Moonflowers, ‘dreaming of love’

Thistle, for nobility and endurance

Vervain, for protection against evil

Matilda

Plumeria, for new beginnings and perfection

Protea, for courage, transformation, and resourcefulness

Queen Anne’s Lace, for sanctuary, complexity, and delicacy

Cherry blossoms, for good education and feminine beauty

Tamryn

Magnolia blossoms, for dignity and nobility

Peonies, for bashfulness and a happy life

Poppies for imagination, sacrifice, and remembrance

Lavender, for love and devotion