| The fleur-de-lis is an incredible, multi-cultural symbol | | | | popularity after having been introduced by armies |
| with a dynamic and intricate history that goes | | | | that have conquered other countries. |
| way back. Often used as a venerable symbol by | | | | A Divine intervention is rumored to have guided |
| several different countries world-wide, the | | | | heaven to set forth a vial of oil to both anoint and |
| fleur-de-lis symbol also explored a wide area of | | | | sanctify the conversion of the Frankish King Clovis |
| noble causes, including some military aspects. | | | | in 493 A.D. The event therefore ended in a lily |
| If you are thinking of getting a Fleur de lis tattoo | | | | showing up at the baptismal ceremony in relation |
| design, then reading below might give you a | | | | to a special blessing of the Virgin Mary who is |
| better understanding of what the symbols history | | | | known as a benefactress of the lily flower. |
| reflects. Then, after getting your tattoo design, | | | | Therefore, King Clovis mandated the image and |
| you can share the history with everyone and be | | | | design of the lily flower, or fleur-de-lis, placed on |
| proud of your ink. | | | | his helmet before the victory at the Battle of |
| Very mysterious, the origins of the fleur-de-lis | | | | Vouille. Even more said, the Fleur-de-lis image |
| symbol not 100% known, meanwhile, it seems to | | | | remained the chosen symbol factor of this king |
| have a similar common affluence in the early | | | | and court. |
| civilization eras. The symbol is translated from the | | | | Later on down the life-ladder, many generations |
| French language as "flower of the lily". Also, there | | | | decided to directly connect the adoption of the |
| are ideas that it may include similarities to the | | | | fleur-de-lis as symbol for all Christian Frankish |
| lotus flower. | | | | kings, most notably Charlemagne. |
| One of the earliest recorded references to the | | | | The fleur de lis symbol also used as an ornament |
| fleur-de-lis symbol is ancient Mesopotamia as an | | | | to Scottish and English noblemen. Italy, standing |
| artistic form on a type of fabricated cylinder. Not | | | | out, and the entire planet knows the fleur-de-lis as |
| knowing the geographical limitations, like-images | | | | part and party to papal crowns and the papal |
| appear on early Egyptian artifacts and many | | | | coat of arms. The Serbs, Spaniards, and Bosniaks, |
| other ancient cultural renderings. There is also the | | | | all consider the fleur-de-lis as their very own |
| possibility that the image gained monumental | | | | national symbol of heraldry. |