The ancient people’s elegant names for all things are extremely beautiful
"Twelve Flower Gods"
Male Flower Gods
The January Orchid God ——Warring States Period·Qu Yuan
He personally "cultivated nine wrists of orchids and hundreds of acres of cypress trees" at home. He placed his patriotic enthusiasm on orchids and praised orchids as "fragrant in the south, and they are often worn by orchids." Later generations regarded orchids as "gentlemen among flowers" and "national fragrance", and regarded orchids as a symbol of noble integrity and pure friendship.
The God of Plum Blossoms in February - Northern Song Dynasty Lin Bu[bu]
p>He lived his entire life without an official, wife, or son. He lived in seclusion on a lonely mountain in the West Lake, planting plum trees for his wife and raising cranes for his son. The poem "Fragrance floats on the moon at dusk" is praised as a stroke of genius. The plum blossom is known as the "soul of the country" and the "Oiran", and is regarded as a symbol of outstanding moral character that dares to be the first in the world.
The Peach Blossom God in March - —Pi Rixiu of the Tang Dynasty
In his "Peach Blossom Sticker", he praised peach blossoms as "the most beautiful among the beauties, the most beautiful in China", and compared it with many beauties in ancient times, making people feel as if they were seeing peach blossoms when they saw them. To beauty. Therefore, peach blossoms are often regarded as a symbol of good luck, beauty and happy love.
The Peony Flower God in April - Ouyang Xiu of the Northern Song Dynasty
He visited nineteen gardens in Luoyang City. Looking for the best peonies, "Luoyang Peony", the first book on peony cultivation in my country, is known as the "King of Flowers" because of its huge flowers and beautiful appearance. Later generations regarded it as "prosperity, peace and happiness".
The God of Peony Flowers in May - Su Shi of the Northern Song Dynasty
He praised "Yangzhou peony as the best in the world". When he was the prefect of Yangzhou, he saw the official "Ten Thousand Flowers" event. "Hui Hui" harmed peony and disturbed the people, so he ordered the abolition of the "Wanhua Hui" and was supported by the people. Peony is a symbol of mutual love and friendship.
Pomegranate Flower God in June - Southern Dynasties· Jiang Yan
He wrote "Ode to Pomegranates" and said: "Beautiful trees and gorgeous trees, no matter who looks at them, who will treat them badly?... Shine bright springs and rocks, and their fragrance spreads over the mountains and seas. The splendor remains unchanged, but the frost and snow change in vain. "Pomegranates are like "thousands of houses with the same membrane, and ten sons are as one". When mature, it opens its red lips slightly and smiles to the world. Therefore, people often use pomegranates as gifts to wish their descendants prosperity and a bright future.
Seven Moon Goddess of Lotus——[Northern Song Dynasty·Zhou Dunyi
His prose "Love of Lotus" highly praised the varieties of lotus: "It comes out of the mud but not stained, it pours clear water without being evil, the middle is straight and the outer is straight, and the lotus is not stained." The vines have no branches, the fragrance is clear from afar, and the pavilions are clean and planted, so you can watch them from a distance but not play with them. "The lotus flower has become the incarnation of principles of integrity and non-conformity.
The Lagerstroemia Flower God in August - Yang Wanli of the Southern Song Dynasty
He chanted the crape myrtle cloud: "Who said that flowers don't last for a hundred days? Red, crape myrtle blooms for half a year. "It shows the characteristics of crape myrtle better than all flowers.
The God of Osmanthus in September——Song Dynasty Hongshi
He had a sincere love for osmanthus and chanted a poem: "The wind flows straight and desires Occupying the autumn light, the bottom of the leaves hides the yellow color of millet pistils. The fragrance of *** can be smelled ten miles away, and its fragrance is as good as its reputation in thousands of villages. "The people of our country have always used osmanthus to express friendship, peace and good luck, and young men and women use osmanthus to express their love.
October Hibiscus Goddess - Fan Chengda of the Southern Song Dynasty
In his later years, when he lived in his hometown of Suzhou, he built pavilions and pavilions everywhere, and planted hibiscus. He wrote "Bringing the Family to Shihu to Resist Frost" and "Hibiscus Wood in Front of the Window" to praise hibiscus. Later generations said that the two wonders of hibiscus are: beauty lies in the water, and virtue lies in it. It resists frost. Chinese people regard it as a symbol of reunion for couples.
Chrysanthemum God in November - Eastern Jin Dynasty·Tao Yuanming
After abandoning his official position and returning to Lushan, he planted chrysanthemums and recited poems for his own entertainment. Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, you can leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain. "He was the first person to praise the chrysanthemum as the "Shuangxiajie". "From the time Tao Ling commented on it, and through the ages to this day," the chrysanthemum has become an indestructible symbol full of vitality.
The God of Narcissus in December—Southern Song Dynasty·Gao Sisun
He wrote a poem about narcissus in more than a thousand words, describing the narcissus as very beautiful and lovely. Nowadays, people still regard narcissus as " The incarnation of "pure love".
Female Flower Goddess
January Plum Blossom Goddess -/Princess Shouyang of the Southern Song Dynasty
According to legend, the flower god of plum blossoms was the Song Dynasty Princess Shouyang, the daughter of Emperor Wu.
On the seventh day of the first lunar month of a certain year, Princess Shouyang went to the palace to admire plum blossoms in the plum blossom forest. She felt sleepy and took a nap under the eaves of the palace. By chance, a plum blossom fell gently on her forehead, leaving five petals of light red. After Princess Shouyang woke up, the maids felt that her original charm was enhanced by the plum blossom petals, so they followed suit and printed plum blossoms on their foreheads, which was called "plum blossom makeup". The princess was transformed into the spirit of the plum blossom, so Princess Shouyang became the flower god of the plum blossom.
There is a poem praising the day:
"Princess Shouyang was sleeping in front of the eaves, and an elf was flying on her forehead. The beauty of plum blossoms was left behind, and the world returned to the world in a dream."
February Apricot Blossom Goddess - Eastern Jin Dynasty·Xie Daoyun
A famous female poet in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, her father was Xie Yi, and her husband was Wang Ningzhi, the son of Wang Xizhi. Xie Daoyun was born in a literary family and was also the niece of Xie An, the prime minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Xie Daoyun loved reading since she was a child. Her classic poem "Not as catkins blowing in the wind" has become a famous line through the ages and has been praised by the world. ”
The Pear Flower Goddess of March——Mrs. Guo Guo of the Tang Dynasty
Mrs. Guo Guo was the third sister of Yang Yuhuan, Li Longji’s favorite concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. She was a native of Yongle, Puzhou, Tang Dynasty. She In his early years, he lived in Shu with his father. He was also talented and beautiful. It is said that when he met Xuanzong, he was still very charming without any modification.
There is a poem praising him:
"It is very charming without heavy makeup." Yan, Auntie went to the sky without a face. At the beginning of the bell in Jingyang Tower, a horse passed in front of the Phoenix Tower. ”
The Peony Flower Goddess of April—Yang Guifei of the Tang Dynasty
Yang Guifei, whose real name is Yang Yuhuan, was the favorite concubine of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty. She was gorgeous in appearance, good at singing and dancing, and well versed in music. She was a court musician and dancer in the Tang Dynasty. Her musical talent was rare among the concubines of the past dynasties, and she was praised by later generations as one of the four beauties in ancient China.
There are poems praising her:
"The dance of neon clothes is light, and the smiles and autumn waves are full of charm. The three thousand palaces and courtyards are all of national beauty, and the cold spring only gives baths in Huaqing. ”
Pomegranate Goddess of May——Mrs. Pan of Wu of the Three Kingdoms
Mrs. Pan, whose real name is Pan Shu, is the empress of Wu Emperor Sun Quan. It is said that she has a graceful appearance and is as beautiful as a fairy. Known as the most beautiful woman in Jiangdong, she was imprisoned in the weaving room because of her father's crime, and was favored by the emperor as his concubine. Later, Sun Quan deposed his son Sun Liang as the queen.
There is a poem praising the day:
“My face is full of tears and weeping marks, it’s so pity that the weaving room is in the same south. Who would have thought that the place that moved the king would be just a little sad in the picture. ”
Lotus Flower Goddess of June——Spring and Autumn·Xishi
Xishi, a beauty from the Yue Kingdom, is the first of the four beauties in China. Her original name was Shi Yiguang, and she was later the concubine of King Wu Fucha.
Later generations respectfully called her "Xizi". She was born in Zhuluo Village, Yue State (now Zhuluo Village, Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province) in the late Spring and Autumn Period. She followed her mother by the Huansha River since she was a child, so she was also called "Huansha Girl". ". She is naturally beautiful and outstanding, and is the incarnation and synonym of beauty.
There is a poem praising the day:
"The fragrance comes from the rhizome, and the beauty and color are not allowed to be harmonious. The water is left, the mountains are remnant, Wuyue is gone, and Huansha Creek is still mentioned after thousands of years. ”
The begonia flower god in July—Mrs. Li of the Han Dynasty
It is said that the hollyhock flower god was Mrs. Li, the favorite concubine of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Mrs. Li’s brother Li Yannian once wrote a poem for her. A touching song: There is a beautiful woman in the north, peerless and independent. I look at the beautiful city and then look at the beautiful country. I would rather not know about the beautiful city and the beautiful country. Because Mrs. Li died young, her short and gorgeous life was like this. Okra is common, so people regard her as the goddess of hollyhocks in July.
Zhang Lihua, the goddess of osmanthus in August in the Southern Dynasty, is the concubine of Chen Shubao, the Queen of Chen in the Southern Dynasty. Born into a military strategist, he was smart, eloquent, and had a strong memory, so he was deeply loved by Empress Chen, who gave birth to two sons.
There is a poem praising him:
" The charming face reflected in the morning glow is called Lihua. If you don't know, rouge is easy to fall off, and you will sing the flowers in the backyard for a while. "
The goddess of chrysanthemums in September - Song Dynasty Liang Hongyu
Liang Hongyu was the wife of Han Shizhong, the famous anti-jin general of Song Dynasty. She was an extraordinary person with extraordinary insight and courage. She once galloped towards the country with her son in her arms at night. Xiuzhou informed Han Shizhong that he had returned to the capital to serve as King Qin, and quelled the rebellion of Miao Fu and others, and was granted the title of Mrs. Anguo.
Han Shizhong and Jin Wushu, the general of the Jin Kingdom, fought in Huang Tiandang. Liang Hongyu, dressed in military uniform, went to the battleship to beat drums and cheer, and then won a great victory. Later, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty listened to Qin Hui's slander and killed the famous general Yue Fei on "unfounded" charges. Han Shizhong, who was aggrieved by the crime, was also dismissed from military power and was named the Prince of Cheng'an County. Han Shizhong resigned angrily and retired to Hangzhou West Lake with Jia Hongyu. After his death, the couple were buried together at the foot of Lingyan Mountain in Su Di.
October Hibiscus Flower God—Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms·Mrs. Flower Stamen
The Xu family. The beloved concubine of Meng Pei, the Lord of Shu, was named Concubine Hui, with the title of Mrs. Huarui. Later, he was killed by Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi, and his blood dyed the hibiscus flowers in the courtyard red. People admire Mrs. Huarui for her unswerving loyalty to love and respect her as the hibiscus flower goddess
There is a poem praising the day: "Jinjiang Post Road is full of hatred, and the cuckoos weep with tears and blood. Infinite love does not know, the golden bell worships Zhang Xian"
The camellia flower god in November - Sui Dynasty Yuan Baoer
The beauty of the Sui Palace. She has a slender waist, is charming and versatile, and has graceful dancing postures, which is deeply loved by Yang Guang.
There is a poem praising:
"I am happy that the king is kind to the village, and the flowers in his hand are always beside the six dragons. When he is in disarray, he is approaching the sun, and he deserves to be ridiculed."
December Narcissus Goddess - Mrs. Zhen of the Three Kingdoms
Zhen Mi lost her father at the age of three. She loved to read books at the age of nine and could easily recognize the characters by sight. Yuan Shao's son Yuan Xi became his wife. When Cao Cao conquered Yecheng, Cao Pi took her as his wife and gave birth to Cao Rui and Princess Dongxiang. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty presented Guo and Li as concubines. The two concubines were favored, but Zhen was frustrated and complained. Cao Pi was furious and sent someone to kill Empress Zhen and bury her in Yecheng. After Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui came to the throne, he named her Queen Wenzhao.