Hemlock
Hemlock killed Socrates. Represents philosophical death and price of truth.
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Wheat
Wheat sustains civilization. In mysteries, symbolizes death and rebirth—seed dies to bring life.
Myrrh
Myrrh bitter resin given to Christ. Represents suffering, death, purification through pain.
Poison Ivy
Poison ivy teaches respect for nature's boundaries. Beautiful but dangerous, not all harmless is safe.
Tree of Knowledge
Tree of Knowledge represents birth of consciousness. Eating fruit brought knowledge, ending innocence.
Ivy
Evergreen ivy clings tenaciously, symbolizing fidelity. Associated with Dionysus and resurrection.
Blue Lotus
Blue lotus sacred in Egypt. Opens with sun, closes at night, representing daily death and …
Yarrow
Achilles used yarrow for battle wounds. Stops bleeding physically and energetically.
Wormwood
Bitter wormwood creates absinthe and visions. Named for Artemis, represents lunar magic.
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