Entity: AMARANTH
Amaranth is a term that refers to a large genus of coarse annual herbs with clusters of small green, dark pink, red, or purplish flowers. It is also used to describe an imaginary, undying flower.
AMARANTH
Etymology
The word 'amaranth' derives from Ancient Greek ἀμάραντος (amárantos), meaning 'unfading'. The term has been used across cultures and has poetic connotations.
Definition
Amaranth refers to any of a large genus (Amaranthus) of coarse annual herbs with clusters of small colorful flowers. It is also used to describe an imaginary, undying flower in literary contexts.
Historical Context
The term 'amaranth' has been in use since the 17th century, with references to its unfading and undying qualities. It has been associated with mythical and poetic symbolism.
Cultural Significance
Amaranth has cultural significance as a symbol of immortality, longevity, and eternity in various mythologies and literary works. It is often depicted as a flower that never fades.
Related Concepts
Amaranth is related to the concept of eternal life, immortality, and everlasting beauty in different cultural and literary contexts. It is also associated with the color purple.
See Also
Amaranth is a term that encompasses a large genus of coarse annual herbs with colorful flowers and is also used to describe an imaginary, undying flower.