1840-1880?, Laguiole ,Massoptier ?with Trocar, fly,

David R · 4th September 2022, 02:21 PM

Another story about Napoleon's bee is that it was a misinterpretation of the image of the Cicada used by the Merovingian dynasty. The Cicada was used as a symbol of rebirth/resurrection. In a funerary context it makes more sense than a Bee or a Fly.

JoeCanada42 · 12th September 2022, 12:21 AM

Cicada used by the Merovingian dynasty,,, thats very cool thanks for sharing

4th September 2022, 02:21 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	Another story about Napoleon's bee is that it was a misinterpretation of the image of the Cicada used by the Merovingian dynasty. The Cicada was used as a symbol of rebirth/resurrection. In a funerary context it makes more sense than a Bee or a Fly.

12th September 2022, 12:21 AM	#2
JoeCanada42 Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 259	Cicada used by the Merovingian dynasty,,, thats very cool thanks for sharing