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Tag: symbolism
Cypress Cedar: The Tree with a Stolen Name
Discover the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the “Cypress Cedar” (Thuja plicata) and its kin. Explore its uses, origins, and its rich symbolism in mythology, Native American traditions, and global perspectives. Learn about its duality as a symbol of durability and fragility, bridging life, memory, and nature.
Sweet Osmanthus: A Language Spread across Sky
Scientific Name: Osmanthus fragrans (odorous fragrant flower) The details of immortality are like a dream. No one knows where it starts and ends; no one can conceive of a world ungoverned by bookends or memory. Anything touched by the concept of infinity is often shrouded in confusion and misinterpretation. Yet on the grounds of Mount…
Willow: The Mother of Korean Rebellion dipping her toes by the Shore
Scientific Name: Salicaceae Salix (“Near Water”) Common Names: Willows, Sallows, Osiers While many of the same willows sprawl across the globe, there are often several discrepancies in how each culture interprets them. When regarding the flowing branches of the famous weeping willow, for example, some people see a symbol of elegance and flexibility, while others…
Pomegranates: Planting infused with vitamins, minerals, and the meaning of life
A Symbol of Abundance and Cultural Depth The Pomegranate: A Wellness Symbol with Ancient Prestige Expensive, messy, and highly acclaimed for its health benefits, the pomegranate is stereotypically associated with rich wellness enthusiasts who care too much about questionable scientific research on chemical compounds no one can pronounce. And surely the pomegranate must not have…