Information And History On New Orleans Flor De Lis

By Jody Leach


There are many different symbols in the universe. Some have ties to the occult, others to groups, organizations and religions. For the most part, the original New Orleans Flor de lis or Fleur de lys is an emblem from a coat of arms. Most often used in Mardi Gras and other city celebrations, it is a symbol seen often at parades and other events in the Crescent City.

Different colors and versions of the symbol are used annually in the many different events that take place in the Crescent City. Two of the most popular being that of Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. There are also individuals, groups and organizations which have modified the symbol to become a logo.

Thought of as a universal code or symbol, it is often used without knowledge of its origin or past. In fact, many do not realize in its earliest uses it was related to royalty. Depending on the colors and designs the flag can hold different meanings, especially if those changes were made to the symbol after its arrival in the United States.

Large numbers of French Canadians also known as Franks immigrated from this area to the U. S. It is reported that these people brought over and introduced the original symbol to the city of New Orleans. A city, now thick in French Canadian dialect which uses the original and altered versions for a variety of events, groups, organizations and political and religious activities.

A poem, written by Guillaume de Nangis describes the symbol as golden flowers which grow from a ground of azure. The piece also describes the placement of the symbol on a shield to recognize it as a coat of arms. During, and since that time, it has been known as a symbol of royalty, most often provided to kings who subscribed to Christian based religious sects.

It is believed that its truest origins with monarchs of France may stem from baptisms in which lilies were used in the crowning of King Clovis I. The symbol was adopted by the French Monarchy as a royal coat of arms symbol of purity upon the king's convergence. As with most symbols, legends enhance the mystique through the reported use of holy oils and other aspects which might be considered occult as well as religious in nature.

Whether an angel came down and anointed a king with oil or otherwise, the symbol has remained alive and well over time. Most often seen in New Orleans, or the Netherlands, most individuals believe it is tied to the tradition of Mardi Gras parades and represents the Crescent City at large.

During the 14th century, French writers asserted that the time of the Monarch could be traced back to the time a divine gift of royal arms was provided to a King. As with other symbols, there are a number of other legends and myths associated with the colors and symbols used in each Flor de lis. When it comes to its uses in the City of New Orleans, it is one that holds a number of different meaning whether resident or tourist.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment