Thyme. Ancient Greeks considered Thyme a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Some Christian legends say that Thyme was found in the straw beds of the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus.
During the Middle Ages it was believed that the scent of thyme inspired bravery and during jousting matches knights wore scarves with thyme leaves sewn on them.
According to English lore, if a person collected thyme flowers from the hillside homes of fairies and rubbed them on their eyelids, they could see the fairies.
Some Christian legends say that Thyme was found in the straw beds of the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus.
During the Middle Ages it was believed that the scent of thyme inspired bravery and during jousting matches knights wore scarves with thyme leaves sewn on them.
According to English lore, if a person collected thyme flowers from the hillside homes of fairies and rubbed them on their eyelids, they could see the fairies.