RED MAPLE
The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous tree common in the Americas, known for its red leaves and for its importance as an ornamental plant and for the production of maple syrup. It is a tree that has inspired many legends and popular stories in different cultures. According to a Native American legend, the red maple was considered a tree of wisdom. The wind was believed to carry messages from the ancestors through the rustling of its leaves. The elders gathered under the maple tree to listen to the advice of the spirits and make important decisions for the tribe.
Another legend says that the red maple was the tree responsible for creating rainbows. It was believed that the leaves of the red maple were painted in rainbow colors, and when the sun reflected on them, the rainbow appeared in the sky.
The Maple and the Falcon: In a legend of the Mohawk tribe, a young hawk and a young maple were great friends. Growing up together, they wanted to fly far away and see the world. However, one day, a terrible forest fire separated them. The maple was seriously injured, but the hawk returned and took it to the top of a mountain, where the Great Spirit transformed the maple into a tree to protect it from future fires.
According to an ancient Greek legend, the Olympian gods created the maple to commemorate an impossible love between a water nymph and a young shepherd. The maple symbolizes their sadness and their unbreakable bond. In some cultures, it is said that the red maple was a gift from the sun to celebrate the summer solstice. The tree's red leaves symbolize the fire of the sun, and its sweet, sugary sap represents the nectar of the gods.
PERFUMES: AVARUS - THROAT
CHERRY
Black cherries are small red fruits similar to cherries, known for their bitter-sweet flavor and their use in the preparation of desserts, syrups and liqueurs.
The legend of the black cherry: In Japan, there is a legend according to which black cherries symbolize purity of the soul and rebirth. It is said that a young princess fell in love with a warrior, but their love was thwarted by the evil queen mother. The warrior was killed and the princess died of sadness. On the place where their tears fell, a black cherry tree was born, representing sadness, but also hope and the rebirth of pure love.
The Story of William Tell: It is said that William Tell, a skilled archer, was forced to shoot an apple placed on his son's head by Gessler, a tyrannical governor. Tell succeeded in the feat without injuring his son, demonstrating his courage and skill. Although the apple in the story is generally depicted as a normal apple, in some versions it is described as a black cherry to emphasize the precision required for the feat.
Black cherries and forbidden love: In some European legends, black cherries are associated with forbidden love and romantic dramas. It tells of couples in love who face obstacles and difficulties to be together, and black cherries often represent the bitterness and sweetness of love.
Black cherries and the goddess of love: In some traditions, black cherries are associated with the goddess of love and beauty. It is said that the red sap of black cherries was given by the goddess to symbolize passion and desire.
PERFUMES: PRIMITIVE - THROAT
