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Fleur-de-lis is NOT a lily, even though the word could be French for "lily". The symbol is an iris. Accorsing to Pierre-Augustin Boissier de Sauvages in Dictionnaire Languedocien-Francois, "The old fleur-de-lis, especially the ones found in our first kings' scepters, have a lot less in common with ordinary lilies than the flowers called "flambas" in Occitan, or irises, from which the name of our own fleur-de-lis may derive." The name actually derives from "fleur-de-luce" (archaic spelling) derived from the fact that the River Luce is surrounded by "an exceptional number of irises".
By the 12th century the fleur-de-lis was a symbol of the Capetian dynasty.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell chose it as the emblem of the Boy Scouts because of it's connection with a compass rose, so persumably one that was upside down would depict a direction of "south".
AnswerThe fleur de lis is a lily..."Jesus Christ is The Lily of the Valley"...therefore (in my opinion) an inverted fleur de lis would be the same as an inverted cross.
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What flags have have Fleur di Lis on them?
Coats of arms and flags ^ French arms before 1376 ^ French arms after 1376 ^ The arms of Edward III, including the fleur-de-lis; similar arms were used by subsequent English monarchs ^ Standard of the French royal family prior to 1789 and from 1815 to 1830 ^ Scottish royal arms ^ Fleur-de-lis of Florence ^ Fleur-de-lis in the coat of arms of Pope Paul VI ^ Fleur-de-lis of Bosnia ^ National symbol of Bosniaks ^ Flag of Quebec ^ Flag of Acadiana ^ Coat of Arms of Wiesbaden, Capital of Hessen, Germany
Did slave owners brand slaves with the fleur de lis?
Yes. Slave owners did brand slaves with the fleur-de-lis. According to the book Slavery in the South by Clayton E. Jewett and John O. Allen, slave owners were allowed to cut of the ears of runaway slaves and have them branded with the fleur-de-lis as punishment.
What is the emblem on the New Orleans Saints uniforms?
It is called a Fleur De Lis.
Why did Louisiana adopt the Fleur de Lis?
Although only the southern half of the state has the French Canadian heritage, the Fleur de Lis is a symbol of that heritage and is was also adopted as a symbol of hope during the rebuild after Huricane Katrina. //////////////////////////////////////
When did new Orleans adopt the fleur de lis as the city's symbol?
the fleur de lis which was associated with french monarchy is recognized in north Americas to where the french settled. the french settled in quebec and Louisiana. The fleur de lis is a sign of hope and recovery since hurricane Katrina. It reminds us that we love our city. we will never forget hurricane Katrina
What is the meaning of the upside down fleur de lis?
An Iris flower upside down? Bringing down the French monarchy would be my best educated guess. Some consider it almost the equivalent of an inverted Cross. Not like the Cross of St. Peter, but more in a satanic way. Since the Fleur De Lis is sometimes associated with the Holy Trinity, when flipped upside down some see it as a rejection. But there are others who see nothing wrong with it.
What does a fleur delise tattoo mean?
There are many meanings for a fleur-de-lis tattoo. They are a symbol for royalty and chivalry. A fleur-de-lis is also a symbol for Christianity, faith and wisdom.
When was Fleur de Lis Handicap created?
Fleur de Lis Handicap was created in 1975.
What does fleur di lis mean in french?
la fleur de lys - lily of the valley (it was the emblem of the French Kings)
When was The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis created?
The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis was created on 1915-09-26.
What does fleur mean?
This is French for flowers. The word appears in various phrases,eg fleurs-de-lis.
What is the significance of the fleur-de-lis?
The Fleur-de-lis is featured on the British Coat of Arms because the British had an Alliance with the French during their history.
What is the name of the symbol on the New Orleans Saints' helmets?
The fleur de lis is a symbol of Old France and denotes New Orleans' French roots.
Why is the fleur de lis the city symbol of Louisville KY?
The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of King Louis XVI the namesake of Louisville.
What is the meaning of fleur de lis?
"The flower".
What does the House of Dereon symbol mean?
It is the Fleur de lis symbolic in France which means Lilly flower. Well, while that is true this particular symbol that the House Of Dereon uses is a upside down Fluer de lis which is basically the same as a upside down crucifix. Here is why. In religion the three petals of the heraldic design reflect a widespread association with the Holy Trinity "The Father, The Son, & The Holy Spirit", with the band on the bottom symbolizing Mary. The tradition says that without Mary you can not understand the Trinity since it was she who bore The Son. a tradition going back to 14th century France, added onto the earlier belief that they also represented faith, wisdom and chivalry. So, with that being said on a religious bases why is the House of Dereons Fluer de lis upside down? It's much like a upside down crucifix that your wearing on your clothing. Look up what the Fluer de lis represented as far as religion on Wikipedia.
What is the fleur de lis in English?
Lily blossom.
