blue lotus

• Especie de nenúfar o loto acuático (Nymphaea caerulea) originario de Egipto y partes de África oriental, usado históricamente en la cultura del antiguo Egipto por sus propiedades psicoactivas y medicinales, y a menudo representado en el arte y asociado con rituales espirituales.

A water lily species (Nymphaea caerulea) native to Egypt and parts of East Africa, historically used in ancient Egyptian culture for its psychoactive and medicinal properties, often depicted in art and associated with spiritual rituals.

1. A type of water lilyB2formal

   A flowering aquatic plant (Nymphaea caerulea) native to the Nile region, known for its blue petals and historical use in ancient Egyptian culture.

   Lirio de agua azul

   • The blue lotus was often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.
   • She grew a blue lotus in her garden pond.
   • The blue lotus blooms during the day and closes at night.

2. Symbol of spiritualityC1formal

   In some traditions, the blue lotus represents spiritual awakening, rebirth, and enlightenment.

   Loto azul (símbolo de espiritualidad)

   • The blue lotus is a symbol of the sun and creation in Egyptian mythology.
   • Meditation practices sometimes use the blue lotus as a symbol of purity.
   • The blue lotus appears in many spiritual texts as a metaphor for enlightenment.