According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.

The birth of AphroditeAphrodite, Greek goddess of love ... this radiant teenager stepped onto the barren earth, grasses and flowers sprang up from beneath her “shapely feet.” ...

Because flowers are associated with beauty and attractiveness, picking flowers in Greek mythology evokes a young woman’s discovery of sexuality. For instance, the beautiful Europa, a princess ...