20/11/2018
Lily Meaning
Lilies most commonly mean devotion or purity, though meaning can vary by type of lily, culture, and color.
๐ฟ Because of the Greek myth of Hera and Zeus, lilies are associated with rebirth and motherhood.
๐ฟ In China, lilies are used in weddings because they are tied to 100 years of love. They are also tied to good luck.
๐ฟAssyrians and Babylonians associated lilies with the goddess of fertility, Ishtar.
๐ฟChristians associated lilies, especially Madonna lilies, with the Virgin Mary.
Lilies commonly grow in white, yellow, pink, red, and orange.
๐ฟWhite lilies symbolize purity and virtue.
๐ฟPink (stargazer) lilies symbolize prosperity and abundance.
๐ฟRed lilies symbolize passion.
๐ฟOrange (tiger) lilies symbolize confidence, pride, and wealth.
๐ฟYellow lilies symbolizes thankfulness and desire for enjoyment.
Source:
www.ftd.com/blog/share/lily-meaning-and-symbolism