Asphodel - Girl Dog Names

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Asphodel

/ˈæsfədɛl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

A type of flowering plant in the lily family, native to Mediterranean regions

Symbolizes remembrance, the afterlife, and enduring beauty beyond death. In Greek myth, it represents both purity and the neutral ground of the soul's existence after death.

Symbolism

Embodies innocence, resilience, and spiritual journeying. It is linked to the idea of life continuing beyond the physical world and the quiet dignity of nature.

Etymology: Derived from the Ancient Greek 'asphodelos', possibly of Pre-Greek origin, used to denote a plant sacred to the underworld deities. The word was adopted into Latin as 'asphodelus' and later into English via botanical and literary usage.

Style & Origin

elegant
literary
ancient

Cultural Background

Rooted in Greek mythology and botany, Asphodel refers to a flower associated with the afterlife and

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