08/06/2021
In Greek mythology, Daphnis and Chloe were lovers who lived far from each other, and were only allowed to see each other while the honeysuckle was in bloom. Eros, the god of love, answered Daphnis, who prayed to him, to do something so Eros made the honeysuckle bloom from spring until fall. Daphnis asked the god of love if the plant could bloom longer than a season, so they could be together longer, which is why, according to legend, honeysuckle blooms continually throughout warm weather periods.
It was believed that if honeysuckle grew around the entrance to the home it prevented a witch from entering. In other places it's believed that grown around the doors it will bring good luck. If it grows well in your garden, then you will be protected from evil. In Ireland honeysuckle was believed to have a power against bad spirits, and it was used in a drink to cure the effects of the evil eye. Bringing the flowers into the house will bring money with them.