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March 21, 2018

The Legend of the Poplar Tree

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in amusing & appealing, gardens, legends, Uncategorized

Here is another legend I came across that sounded interesting. For those of you that like mythology will find it interesting. It is said when Hercules returned from the land of the dead, he wore a wreath of silver-leafed poplar. The inner side of the leaves turned white as they pressed against Hercules’ sweaty brow.…Read more »

March 14, 2018

The Legend of the Willow Tree

howlingwithwolves2's avatarPosted by howlingwithwolves2 in gardens, legends, Uncategorized

I came across this legend and thought it interesting with Easter approaching. After his marriage to Bathsheba, David felt happy and played his harp. Two angels appeared and accused him of great sin. ( I’m assuming because his wife wasn’t Christian?)  For 40 days and nights, David wept tears of repentance and  his tears formed…Read more »

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