Ranunculus symbolizes radiant charm. It conveys a message that you are radiant with charm or you are attractive. The name Ranunculus is Late Latin for little frog, from rana frog and a diminutive ending. This probably refers to many species being found near water, like frogs. The name buttercup may derive from a false belief that the plants give butter its characteristic yellow hue (in fact it is poisonous to cows and other livestock). A popular childrens game involves holding a buttercup up to the chin; a yellow reflection is supposed to indicate fondness for butter. In the interior of the Pacific Northwest of the United States the buttercup is called Coyote’s eyes — ʔiceyéeyenm sílu in Nez Perce and spilyaynmí áčaš in Sahaptin. In the legend Coyote was tossing his eyes up in the air and catching them again when Eagle snatched them. Unable to see, Coyote made eyes from the buttercup
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:17:59 +0000
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