TRIPTYCH "TENDERNESS"

In the 300th century BC, the work "Knowledge of Plants" by the ancient Greek writer Theofast was created. In it, the word "orchis" was used to designate specific types of orchids, which in the future formed the basis for the name of the entire family - Orchidaceae. In the meantime, there is no need to worry about it. ”

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The Roman goddess of love and beauty Venus was in love with Adonis, their love did not allow them to part for a long time, they were often together, walked, had fun and admired each other's beauty. Once, returning from a hunt, they were overtaken by a terrible thunderstorm, which forced the lovers to hide in a mountain cave. Venus and Adonis made love. Love joys were hot and an elegant shoe fell from the goddess's foot, which turned into a beautiful flower. Since then, the orchid has been considered a symbol of sexuality, female beauty and love. In the meantime, there is no need to worry about it. ”

Orchid is a jungle flower that was very difficult to adapt to greenhouse conditions; orchid hunters roamed the jungle to bring these flowers to shops in Europe. European beauties appreciated this flower above roses and lilies because of its unusually delicate shapes and colors, which, by their very appearance, awakened sensuality.