Thursday, May 13, 2021

Did You Know

 


Did you know, legend has it that Native American warriors carved desert roses when they returned from the spirit world?

*Desert roses are crystal clusters of baryte or gypsum that include sand grains and are shaped like roses.

32 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

I must once again confess my ignorance! But it's a lovely thought! Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

I didn't. I do love desert roses though. They are fragile and lovely things.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I have a desert rose, but had no idea about that legend. Mine is about 3 inches in diameter and reminds me of a deformed ball. It is very delicate.

CJ Kennedy said...

I had to go look up desert rose. A fun Jeopardy fact for today

Jamie Ghione said...

I also had to look up desert roses.

Birgit said...

I had to look this up and I have a couple of small ones that my mom had for her nativity scene which I now use. I had no idea that the Native Americans(I wonder which tribe?) had that as their folklore. I find that beautiful to be honest.

Sandra Cox said...

Agreed. It is a lovely thought, isn't it, Val?
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

I've only seen pictures of them. I'd love to have one.

Sandra Cox said...

I need to find a gem store or go online.

Sandra Cox said...

How cool that you have one.

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you liked it, CJ:)

Sandra Cox said...

Aren't they fascinating?

Sandra Cox said...

I am not sure but it's also called the Cherokee Rose and there's a legend revolving around it and the Trail of Tears.

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you think so, Christine.

D.L. Finn said...

I didn't know, but I like this :)

da tabbies o trout towne said...

did not know this legend; but have seen them on the "interwebs"... they ARE awesome ☺☺☺♥♥♥

Lee said...

Dammit! I didn't know that, either!!!!

My education is sadly missing!!! :)

J.P. Alexander said...

Uy no lo sabía pero es muy poético y me dio una idea par ami novela te mando un beso

Adam said...

Two I didn't know

Janie Junebug said...

It's a good thing you explained desert roses.

Love,
Janie

nashvillecats2 said...

Another piece of information I did not know Sandra.
Thanks for sharing.

Yvonne.

Magic Love Crow said...

I didn't know this! So cool! Big Hugs!

Sandra Cox said...

Me too, Denise:)
xoxo

Sandra Cox said...

They are, aren't they, FSG?
Hope your weekend is awesome as well.

Sandra Cox said...

You are so funny:)

Sandra Cox said...

Excellent!
Hugs

Sandra Cox said...

I regularly do not know at your place;)

Sandra Cox said...

They aren't that well known are they, Janie?

Jeanie said...

No, I did not! How fun!

Sandra Cox said...

You bet. Thanks for reading.

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you enjoyed it, Stacy:)

Lowcarb team member said...

I didn't know this ...

All the best Jan