Blue Lotus Sale, Nymphaea caerulea at Salvia Space.
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. 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.
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. 
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.