Myth and Legend about Gladiolus


The gladiolus name occurs from Latin word gladus — "sword". In transfer fromlatin gladiolus means "a small sword" In the Ancient Greece gladiolus was called xifion that means "sword" too. Such name is connected with that the leaves of this plant are of sword-kind reaching to 80 sm in length.

With gladioluses are connected many legends. The ancient Roman legend tells that if gladiolus roots to hang up on a breast as amulets, they not only will protect from destruction, but also will help to win in duel.

In 17 - 18 centuries doctors attributed to gladioluses medical properties. The gladiolus advised to add in milk to chest children, applied against toothache.





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