Helios And Clytie
Apparently, one of the reasons why sunflowers always face the sun is explained in the Greek myth of Helios and Clytie. Helios was the Sun God. He was very handsome and admired by many maidens, especially Clytie.
However, Helios was not interested in Clytie instead he was in love with Leucothoe, a beautiful mortal.
Clytie was jealous and told Leucothoe’s father what was going on between the sun god and his daughter, the father was angry with Leucothoe and killed her in a rage.
After discovering the deception, Helios became overwhelmed with anger, and in a fit of rage, he turned Clytie into a sunflower. It has been said that Clytie simply can’t help but stare at her old flame.
Sun and Anthos
Helios translates to Sun and Anthos means flower. Helios was the Greek sun God and Anthos was a name given to boys.
In ancient times, this flower was closely associated with feminine deities and goddesses of fertility.
The Sunflower has a religious meaning as well: to represent longing or desire for something long-awaited.
If there ever was a flower that should have its name associated with the sun, then it should be this one.
Not only does the sunflower changes its direction towards the sun, but it also adores the sun for its warmth and energy.
The Sunflower is a symbol of hope, promise, and faith in nature. This flower signifies that there is always life after death because it continues to bloom despite all odds stacked against it.
The roots go deep into Mother Earth to strengthen themselves while they await another day.
The Sunflower Is a Symbol of Happiness
In Chinese culture, sunflowers were known to bring good luck and happiness. They believe the sunflower is a symbol of happiness. They were given to someone who has graduated or to someone with a new business.
Sunflower Symbolism And Spiritual Meaning
The sunflower symbolism and spiritual meaning range from being a symbol of the sun to love.
The most popular interpretation is that it represents the sun because of its yellow petals and round shape, which resembles the sun in some respects.
Sunflowers are also symbolic for those who have lost someone they loved dearly or were very close with.
The sunflower also represents love and the different shades of yellow that are seen in them represent how love comes in many forms.
The sunflower has other meanings in different cultures closely relating to love.
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