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"The Death of Adonis" — Gayley, 1893

Adonis

"The Death of Adonis" — Gayley, 1893

Adonis was loved by Venus. When he was killed by a wild boar while hunting, Venus changed his blood into flowers.

Adonis and Venus

Adonis was loved by Venus. When he was killed by a wild boar while hunting, Venus changed his blood…

The common name of <i>Adonis vernal</i> is spring adonis. The flowers are large with 10-15 petals. The flowers bloom in early spring.

Adonis Vernalis

The common name of Adonis vernal is spring adonis. The flowers are large with 10-15 petals. The flowers…