20-08-2021, 07:13 PM
It is clear from the weird pictures of flowers that they are not just healing herbs, but the 'flowers' that speak to those who can understand. Flowers were used allegorically in the Solomon's songs of the Old Testament, which were widely read by the medieval mystics and poets. At the time when any descent from the Church's interpretation of the Bible was suppressed, the flowers were used to convey secret messages. Some blogger even mentioned the 'gentle language of flowers' to refer to 'medieval symbolism'. This phrase was mentioned by Gabrielle Rossete in reference to the secret language of the Tartars (by which he meant Bogomils, Patareni, Cathars and other medieval sects. He claimed that Dante referred himself as 'flower' - three-times-three flower, whatever he meant by that.
Anyway, in Slovenian language 'flowers' meant plants, as well as poems in poetic language. This must have been a Rosicrucian allegory, since it was picked up by Slovenian Catholic poets who seem to be well acquainted with this movement. I suppose this allegory was also used by different nations.
The growth of flowers is dependent on sun and rain, but also on 'luck', or on a 'divine power', because there is no guaranty that a single seed would germinate. The more seeds are planted, the more chances there are for a good harvest.
The germination is a mystical (magical) process: The seed splits in the wet earth, its sprout attracted by the sun light which facilitates growth, blossoming and making seeds.
In a similar way, poets explained their creative process: The roots of their poems were the works of the people before them, as well as various ideas, experiences, etc. However, for a genuine artist, something more is needed, like some special event, often referred to 'inspiration', which is a response to certain situation or condition, that forces the artist to speak out, risking their own life in a process. In Greek mythology, muses were the source of inspiration, in Christian art, the inspiration is called The Holy Spirit, to distinguish good art from bad art.
Anyway, in Slovenian language 'flowers' meant plants, as well as poems in poetic language. This must have been a Rosicrucian allegory, since it was picked up by Slovenian Catholic poets who seem to be well acquainted with this movement. I suppose this allegory was also used by different nations.
The growth of flowers is dependent on sun and rain, but also on 'luck', or on a 'divine power', because there is no guaranty that a single seed would germinate. The more seeds are planted, the more chances there are for a good harvest.
The germination is a mystical (magical) process: The seed splits in the wet earth, its sprout attracted by the sun light which facilitates growth, blossoming and making seeds.
In a similar way, poets explained their creative process: The roots of their poems were the works of the people before them, as well as various ideas, experiences, etc. However, for a genuine artist, something more is needed, like some special event, often referred to 'inspiration', which is a response to certain situation or condition, that forces the artist to speak out, risking their own life in a process. In Greek mythology, muses were the source of inspiration, in Christian art, the inspiration is called The Holy Spirit, to distinguish good art from bad art.