Perhaps a corruption of Judean from the very hills whence the tree flourished. Most popular myth is that it is the tree from which Judas Iscariot hanged himself after betraying Jesus. Supporting this myth is the peculiar manner in which the flowers and pods 'hang' - reminiscent of the act itself.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
JUDAS TREE COMING INTO BLOOM
Perhaps a corruption of Judean from the very hills whence the tree flourished. Most popular myth is that it is the tree from which Judas Iscariot hanged himself after betraying Jesus. Supporting this myth is the peculiar manner in which the flowers and pods 'hang' - reminiscent of the act itself.
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