Change. Beauty. New life. There are many symbolic meanings associated with the majestic butterfly. In Greek mythology butterflies are linked to the human soul. The ancient Greek word for butterfly is "Psyche", which means "soul". Eros' human lover was named Psyche and in art they are often surrounded by butterflies.
When I see a delicate butterfly float by, I often think about loved ones that have passed. This post is in loving memory of them.
xoxo,
*image sources from top to bottom: Twenty Five Butterflies at Paper Butterfly, Martha Stewart Weddings (images 2, 4, 6) Butterfly Garland / This Neck of the Woods, Butterfly Dinnerware Neiman Marcus, Tea Cup Virvre, Butterfly Series Framed Art Anthropologie.
