The legend says that during the the time of the Moor…

ruselyse

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The legend says that during the the time of the Moor domination in Sicily, there lived a beautiful girl in the Arab quarter Kalsa (in the heart of Palermo) who loved to take care of plants on her balcony. One day she was noticed by a Moor who fell in love with her. The man told her of his feelings and the two were overwhelmed by desire. When the girl found out that her lover would soon travel back to the East, where a wife and children were waiting for him, the ‘green-eyed monster’ possessed her.

Mad with jealousy, feeling humiliated by the betrayal, the girl killed the Moor while he was asleep. In a fit of incredible violence, she cut off his head and used it as a vase in which she planted a bud of basil. The girl watered the plant with her tears and, as time went by, the basil grew luxuriantly. The heady scent of the King’s plant (from the Greek Basilikos) caused the envy of the girl’s neighbours, who immediately ordered ceramic vases with the same features as the Moor’s Head. That’s how the beautiful girl started a tradition that is still in use.

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@philida

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Wow! That is so interesting, thank you for sharing🤩

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@ruselyse

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Thanks

@philida

..You're Welcome

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@floratis

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What a fascinating story, beautiful, tragic, and unforgettable all at once! 🌿✨ It’s amazing how legends can survive for centuries through art and tradition. ❤️

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@ruselyse

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That's right, a beautiful and tragic story, that's life, sometimes what we want can't be what we want, but being grateful is the most important thing.🥰

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