The Cultivation of Crocus, a rare precious flower of timeless beauty and allure, has a history that extends back
over three millennia, and its origins are lost in the depths of Greek Mythology.
Some of the most prominent references to Crocus, portraying the mysterious Crocus Collector, are
depicted on mesmerizing ancient Greek frescos, which were found in Greek islands of Crete and Santorini, dating back to 1700-1500 BC, known as the Minoan Bronze Age.
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The Crocus Collector,
a blue monkey, is illustrated delicately harvesting the Crocus Flowers, embodying eternal elegance.
Fresco found in the NW part of Knossos Palace in Crete Island, Greece.
Fresco found in the ancient city of Akrotiri in Santorini Island, Greece.