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What is the "Fleur-de-Lys" (or "Fleur-de-Lis") symbol? In this short video, I talk about what the symbol represents, where it comes from and where else in the world it can be found ^^ Enjoy!
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Partial transcript: "The fleur-de-lis was the emblem of the kings of France. This symbol can be noticed on their flag, their clothes and in the decoration of monuments among other places. If you are traveling to France, you probably will see many fleurs-de-lis during your trip.
The origins of the fleur-de-lis symbol are..." Full transcripts available on: frenchpossum.com/
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