 ... Ireland, though it was never generally adopted throughout Europe until the time of the crusades, when, it is erroneously supposed by modern historians, the custom commenced. It is said he received the idea from the device of the dead serpent and rod...  The Emerald Isle; a Poem - Page 22by Miss Kinsley - 1846 - 99 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1833 - 222 pages
...idea from the device of the dead serpent and rod of Moses, which the standard of his own family bore from the period of their sojourn in Egypt, and which...always stimulated their followers to deeds of heroism. He believed that an honourable spirit of emulation would be created by these badges of distinttion,... | |
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...idea from the device of the dead serpent and rod of Moses, which the standard of his own family bore from the period of their sojourn in Egypt, and which...always stimulated their followers to deeds of heroism. He believed that an honourable spirit of emulation would be created by these badges of distinction... | |
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