Blue Egyptian Lotus

Geia sas everyone!

Since starting my new job i haven't had a lot of time for blogging & that makes me sad :( but i'm always happy when i can because it's something i really enjoy & my little creative outlet.

Onto today's post, the Blue Egyptian Lotus is a gorgeous flower, one i love for being so complex in it's beauty. It's the kind of flower that everyone has to stop & stare at because its so eye-catchingly unique.

(images from google)

In ancient Egypt the Blue Lotus (also called blue water-lilly) was a symbol for the Memphite god Nefertem.

He is show here with the lotus for a headdress as a symbol of fragrance and beauty.

It is also been used to make perfumes since ancient times.

It was very significant in ancient Egypt and was said to rise & fall with the sun.

Another interesting fact is that if eaten, the Blue Lotus acts as a mild sedative.

Such a stunning flower!

It is shown in this video for the song Louloudi Mou(my flower)

Photography & Some Randoms

Geia sas ladies! I just registered for fall classes today & i'm excited i got in all the ones i needed to. I can't wait until college is over & no more studying! But for now i am looking forward to summer!! I am such a warm weather girl i literally get mini depression on cold days. I live in the wrong state! But it was so nice outside yesterday that i thought i'd get some photography done. The orchid above was taken in Home Depot lol because i thought it was so beautiful. Anyway here are a few snap shots i took.

Dandelions are the sure sign of summer arriving! P.S. the dandelion greens are great in salads & smoothies (super healthy) my famliy has eaten them for probably thousands of years. (In Greece)

One of my 2 dogs; Louie. Isn't he a cutie posing for me? He is a Welsh Corgi-Golden Retriever mix, weird huh? Yes but he is adorable.

A tulip blowing in the wind. I took it turned to the other side but Blogger uploaded it weird so turn your head to the side & you'll see it better.

Bleeding Hearts are one of my favorite flowers; they are so strange but beautiful.

This was once again in Home Depot, lol i know its looking like i spend a lot of time taking pictures in Home Depot, i don't i just felt like i was in a jungle walking back there lol.

Strawberry flowers that will soon be berries! They grow in my yard & are so cute i have a better picture of one from last year that i will post at other time.

Look for a few reviews coming soon!

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~SassyAgapi