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*During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref name="The Hyena">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)|The Hyena]]</ref> | *During the 1st century BCE, in [[Giza]], [[Khaliset]] gathered lotus flowers in her [[Hyena Lair|den]], to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, [[Eshe]].<ref name="The Hyena">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Hyena (genetic memory)|The Hyena]]</ref> | ||
*During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used | *During the 1st century BCE, in and around [[Thebes]], [[Merti]] the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.<ref name="The Curse of the Pharaohs">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref> | ||
*Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref> | *Lotus flowers also featured in the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]'s recurring nightmare following the death of his son, [[Khemu]], in 49 BCE.<ref name="A Dream of Ashes">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[A Dream of Ashes]]</ref><ref name="The Lizard's Mask">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Lizard's Mask]]</ref> | ||
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The Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), also known as the sacred lotus or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic flower in the family Nelumbonaceae.
Influence
For millennia, the lotus has been a powerful symbol of virtue and purity to the Indians, associated with many divine figures in not only Hinduism, but other prominent East Asian religions as well.[1]
In ancient Egypt, the lotus had a significant meaning, as it was believed to be a crucial part of the creation myth. As such, the lotus was associated with creation, sun, regeneration, and rebirth. It was also used as a term of endearment.[2]
Lotus is one of the national symbols of India where it is commonly found.[1]
Trivia
- During the 1st century BCE, in Giza, Khaliset gathered lotus flowers in her den, to aid in her quest to resurrect her daughter, Eshe.[3]
- During the 1st century BCE, in and around Thebes, Merti the smuggler, used "the Lotus" as her alias.[4]
- Lotus flowers also featured in the Medjay Bayek of Siwa's recurring nightmare following the death of his son, Khemu, in 49 BCE.[5][6]