* Symbolism in religion and art Fleur-de-lis on 14th century Syrian albarello.In the Middle Ages the symbols of lily and fleur-de-lis (lis is French for "lily") overlapped considerably in religious art. Michel Pastoureau, the historian, says that until about 1300 they were found in depictions of Jesus, but gradually they took on Marian symbolism and were associated with the Song of Solomon's "lily among thorns" (lilium inter spinas), understood as a reference to Mary. Other scripture and religious literature in which the lily symbolizes purity and chastity also helped establish the flower as an iconographic attribute of the Virgin.
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
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.
It is called a Fleur De Lis.
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.
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. //////////////////////////////////////
The Fleur de Lis/Lys seems to be associated more with the Virgin Mary, rather than with Jesus Christ. This comes from the conversion of Clovis in 493, when an apparation of the Virgin Mary made a gift of a Fleur de Lis/Lys at his baptism ceremony. There are a lot more legends/folklore tying the Fleur de Lis/Lys to the Virgin Mary. Apart from this one, The three petals of the heraldic design of the Fleur de Lis/Lys reflect a widespread association with the Holy Trinity, a tradition going back to 14th century France.
Sometimes it represents the Holy Trinity, or Mother Mary, or the Arch. Michael. The context is important. Wikipedia has a short entry on the Fleur-de-lis. For further info, research the French Lilly.
Fleur de Lis Handicap was created in 1975.
The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis was created on 1915-09-26.
The Fleur-de-lis is featured on the British Coat of Arms because the British had an Alliance with the French during their history.
The fleur de lis is a symbol of Old France and denotes New Orleans' French roots.
The fleur-de-lis was the symbol of King Louis XVI the namesake of Louisville.
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.
"The flower".
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Lily blossom.
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