The Egyptians saw that the blue water lily opened up each morning, seeing the intense golden center set against the blue petals, seemingly an imitation of the sky that would greet the sun, releasing sweet perfume.

• 埃及人每天早上都看到蓝睡莲的开放并吐露芬芳，金灿灿的花蕊与和蓝色的花瓣相辉映，就好像蔚蓝天空中的一伦金色的太阳。