Blue Lotus

Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus)

The ancient Egyptians worshipped the Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) as a symbol of the origin of life. When King Tut's tomb was opened in 1922, his body was covered with Blue Lotus flowers. Indians believe that Brahma, the creator of the universe, sprang from a lotus blossom. Nymphaea caerulea, blue lotus And the Buddhist prayer "Om! Mani padme hum!" translates as "Oh!, the jewel of the lotus flower!" Until recently, it was believed the importance of Nymphaea caerulea was purely symbolic. We now know, however, that the ancient Egyptians and other cultures worshipped the plant not only for its beauty but as an intoxicant. When Blue Lotus was soaked in hot water or wine (and perhaps even smoked) the flower produced a blissful state of dreamy euphoria. Nymphaea caerulea is extremely rare. We are offering this magical flower as the ideal material for religious/historical artwork.

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