Romanian Folklore In old Romanian folklore, the dragonfly was actually a horse ridden by Saint George. Native American Folklore For the Zuni tribe, dragonflies are a symbol of spring and good harvests.
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Because of the shape of their body which, with a bit of imagination, resembles a weighting tool, people believed that Devil was sending dragonflies to circle a person and get the measure of their soul. How did the dragonfly get its name? Latest Popular Hot Trending. Menu Ever Wonder Why? Myth or Fact? Subscribe Email address:.
Take the dragonfly for example. You may know it by some other name. Our European immigrant ancestors brought with them many superstitions, among them being a belief in the sinister qualities of dragonflies.
Indeed, dragonflies were often associated with the Devil himself. The slender bodies of dragonflies suggested a darning needle back in the Middle Ages in Europe. Meanwhile, in Iowa, they will sew together the fingers or toes of anyone who falls asleep.
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