Calla Earrings in 925 Silver and Natural Stone

The calla: ancient meaning

The origin of the calla lily, and its meaning, is rooted in the myth and stories of the ancient deities. According to the Greek tradition, for example, the first calla was generated by a few drops of mother's milk that accidentally fell from the womb of the goddess Hera, divinity of the Earth and of procreation. For Greek culture, therefore, the calla lily was an undisputed symbol of femininity and prosperity. On the contrary, however, the Roman popular tradition attributed it a decidedly erotic and sensual meaning, due to the exuberant spadix found in the center of the flower. The calla, therefore, was considered a phallic symbol, an emblem of masculinity and virility. However, no one has ever questioned its first and true meaning, the one that makes the calla lily a symbol and emblem of beauty and perfection. According to an ancient legend, in fact, it was Venus herself who cursed the flower, due to its excessive beauty. As a consequence of this divine curse, the central spadix was formed, so as to make it more ugly and ungainly.

Calla meaning: One flower, multiple meanings

Beauty, purity, perfection, eternal life. But also love, passion and sexuality. Over time, different traditions and different cultures have made the calla lily the meaning of passionate and violent moods or, again, a symbol of virtue and purity. However, no one has ever questioned its charm, to the point that famous artists and photographers have competed with each other in an attempt to best represent the essence of this enchantment. And its symbolic strength is confirmed by the fact that many countries, in their political history, have chosen the calla lily as a symbol of freedom and revolution. The calla was, and is, a flower capable of speaking straight to the heart of those who hold it in their hands. Knowing why is a way to better speak the secret language of this unique flower.

In the subtle language of flowers, the calla lily plays a very special role. Its very name, from the Greek "kalós", or "beautiful", makes it a symbol of pure and uncontaminated, delicate and refined beauty. But its ancient history sees it at the center of myths and legends which, over time, have contributed to increasing its fame and value, attributing to it other meanings, often opposite to each other. Generally, giving a calla lily means showing affection and esteem for the person to whom you give it. Yet, depending on the color, it may also want to symbolize different moods: pure and innocent love, if the flower is white, or passionate and sensual love, if it is tinged with red; femininity, if we are giving a pink calla lily; eternity, if we have a purple calla lily in our hands, also called black calla lily. In this multiplicity of meanings, the best way to know which calla to give is to know its history better.

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