CelanaThe Paionia Silver Necklace

Derived from the mythological healer Paeonas (Παιώνας), the peony is believed to have earned its name due to Paeonas’ prowess in mending wounds . The myth unfolds as Paeonas, a pupil of Asclepius, the god of health and medicine, learns the secrets of a magical root from Leto, mother of Apollo and goddess of fertility. This root, found on Mount Olympus, unveils the pain of childbirth in women. The tale takes a turn when Asclepius, consumed by jealousy, attempts to harm his student. To protect Paeonas, Zeus transforms him into the peony flower. Remarkably, the peony seeds were historically utilized for pregnant women. Carry this talisman as a symbol of power and inner strength, embodying the transformative essence of the peony’s mythological journey.