![]() ![]() And since it was so often found in cemeteries, it eventually formed a reputation as the "flower of Hell" or "flower of death." In some traditions and religions, it was planted on graves as tributes to the departed. The red spider lily ( Lycoris radiata) is a flowering plant that originates from Asia-most notably China and Korea, then later introduced to Japan and other countries beyond Asia. Related: Manga Iconography, Explained: 16 Common Symbols for Emotions That's the case here, as there's a history that links the red spider lily with death, tragedy, and hell. ![]() Well, manga and anime use symbolism just like any other narrative medium, and these symbols are usually rooted in traditions, legends, folklore, myths, etc. But why the red spider lily instead of, say, a black rose? Surely that would be more disturbing and evidently bad? The red spider lily (commonly called higanbana in Japanese) will sometimes appear in anime to impart ominous meaning to a scene. ![]()
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