"The holy number of three appears again in the fleur de lis, the French lily. It was first used during the twelfth century, and then as part of a larger fleur de lis pattern. Later it was used isolated as an ideogram denoting the right to rule France (and claims to it whether rightful or not)."
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It's funny. I actually have this tattoo from back in '04 when I briefly considered moving to France. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry, silly mood today. I do really enjoy your symbol posts here. I of course, didn't know the origins of the Fleur de lis.
Hee! You'll be the most tatted-up writer around at this rate!
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