Amaracus

Origanum majorana in a pot

In Greek mythology, Amaracus (Ancient Greek: Ἀμάρακος, romanizedAmarakos, lit.'marjoram') was a young Cypriot boy who transformed into a marjoram plant, an aromatic herb that was one of Aphrodite's most commonly associated plants.[1]

  1. ^ Rosemary M. Wright. "A Dictionary of Classical Mythology: Summary of Transformations". mythandreligion.upatras.gr. University of Patras. Retrieved January 3, 2023.