Lily is a flower with a rich and interesting history, known since 1700 BC. It is believed that its name comes from the ancient Gaulish word "li-li", which means "white-white" in translation. The flower, which has gained admirers due to its aesthetics and pleasant aroma, is second only to the rose in popularity and competes with it in the number of symbolic meanings. The image of a lily is a favorite theme of the artisans of Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt. In Persia, royal palaces were decorated with snow-white buds.
The history of this wonderful flower is associated with many legends and traditions. For example, in one of the myths of Ancient Greece, it is said that a lily grew in the place where the milk of Hera, the wife of Zeus, was spilled. When the goddess wanted to breastfeed the newborn Hercules, he roughly pushed her away, and milk splashed onto heaven and earth. So, the Milky Way loomed in the sky, and beautiful white flowers covered the earth. This is not the end of the interesting facts about the mysterious plant, it was also mentioned in ancient Germanic mythology. According to legend, each inflorescence has its own elf, who is born and dies with it. The buds serve as a bell for these mythical creatures, calling for prayer.
