Mythology, Begins With A Beautiful Nymph Named Syringa (lilac’s Botanical Name). Captivated By Her Beauty, Pan, The God Of The Forests And Fields, Chased Syringa Through The Forest. Frightened By Pan’s The Story Of Lilac, According To Greek Affections, Syringa Escaped Him By Turning Herself Into An Aromatic Bush – The Flower We Now Refer To As Lilac. Lilacs Are Frequently Considered A Harbinger Of Spring, With The Time Of Their Bloom Signaling Whether Spring Will Be Early Or Late. In The Language Of Flowers, Purple Lilacs Symbolize The First Emotions Of Love, While White Lilacs Represent Youthful Innocence. Photo