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The lotus flower
has a rich history, full of myths and stories. The mythological legend
of the lotus flower can be found online. Reading it just might make
you want to purchase a lotus flower of your own.
Legend has it that Atum, the sun god,
emerged from the petals of an open lotus flower. A different
version of this story claims that out of the lotus petals appeared
the sun god, Ra. There is also mention in Mesopotamia that the lotus
was the flower of Adam's first wife, Lilith, the Sumero-Babylonian
goddess. It's amazing how myths can arise from something as simple
as a lotus flower.
Aside from the myths, the lotus flower
had an important role in ancient Egyptian art. Currently, the lotus
flower is more commonly known as the water lily, a popular floating
plant in backyard ponds across the United States. The many varieties
and colors of the lotus flower can be found on many Internet sites.
Also available online is information about the proper care of the
lotus flower.
Historical, or simply beautiful, the
lotus flower has emerged throughout the passing of time as a flower
that is desired by many.
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