π BEFORE AND AFTER – A NEW DESIGN! π
πBEEfriend π–
This is a tricolored bumblebee AKA Orange Belted bumblebee on a πwhite
clover π I
let clover grow wild in my yard as there are so many creatures that rely on its
nutrients from the pollinators to deer, fox, bunnies and geese! I love all bees
but the orange belted is my favorite. They are so friendly and docile and I
adore his colors. I will have three more designs of this bee I will be sharing
over the next few weeks.
πBee
Meaning and Symbolism – Many cultures honor the bee and it is noted in many
ancient cultures and mythologies. My favorite of course is the ancient Greek
Goddess of Bees, Melissa. Melissa means honeybee in Greek and she also cared
for the infant Zeus. She was turned into a beautiful bee by Zeus.
In ancient Egypt bees were a
symbol of royalty and supremacy.
πThe Chinese consider designs of a
bee sitting on a flower to represent courtship, marriage and love. They also
these design to represent a maiden’s purity and fertility due to the bee’s
pollination ability. The Chinese culture also considers the bee to represent
cheerfulness, fortuity, affluence and harmony.
πThe overall symbolism of bees
include: Love, Life, Order, Development, Knowledge, Beauty, Family, Happiness,
Mystery, Sweetness, Nurturing, Community, Efficiency and Communication.
πThe White Clover plant was held
in high regards to the Celts of Wales. No clover plant regularly produces
four-leaf clovers which is one reason why they are so rare. Each leaf of the
clover symbolizes a piece of tradition; one is for Faith, one for Hope, one for
Love and the fourth for Luck.