Paradise Orchid
by Sonali Gangane
Title
Paradise Orchid
Artist
Sonali Gangane
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Greek myth of Orchis explains the origin of the plants. Orchis, the son of a nymph and a satyr, came upon a festival of Dionysios (Bacchus) in the forest. He drank too much, and attempted to rape a priestess of Dionysios. For his insult, he was torn apart by the Bacchanalians. His father prayed for him to be restored, but the gods instead changed him into a flower.
These flowers were previously called Orchis, Satyrion (Satyrion feminina), or ballockwort.
Yellow orchids are amazing! Bright and cheerful, yellow orchids bring an elegant feeling to any floral arrangement. A delicate beauty for the eye, the yellow orchid is a striking flower, a perfect compliment for anyone who receives it!
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July 20th, 2012
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