As strange as it may sound, but many French people do not recognize the national coat of arms, because they believe that it is a relic of the past.The main symbols of France, in their view, represent a woman, lily and a rooster.This combination may seem odd, but given the local mentality, this is quite acceptable.The main national idea inhabitants of this country comes down to three concepts: equality, liberty and fraternity.They were allegorically embodied in the image of Marianne - a young woman who went down in history as the most famous symbol of France.On her head wearing a Phrygian cap, which stood for equality and freedom during the French Revolution.
Marianne
This symbol was first introduced in 1792.Since that time, Marianne became very popular among the local sculptors and artists.Moreover, bas-reliefs, busts and even pictures with her image began to be placed in public areas.In the seventies of the last century, the image of the French ceased to be a collective and impersonal.Then the Committee of Mayors, it was decided that France should be recognized symbols of every citizen.At various times in the logo of the country, stamps, government documents depicting famous French women who were presenters, models, actresses.They even minted on coins.The first female symbol of France was Brigitte Bardot.Behind her is worthy of such an honor bestowed upon Mireille Mathieu, Catherine Deneuve, Ines de la Fressange, Laetitia Casta, Evelyn Thomas, Sophie Marceau.
lily - a symbol of the monarchy
Asked what flower - a symbol of France, it should be noted that the lily was chosen for this role in the days of the monarchy.According to legend, the plant saved the army of King Clovis, and helped her to win an important battle.During the reign of Louis the Seventeenth Lily became very popular.She successfully cultivated and used in order to decorate women's hairstyles, premises, streets and so on.Flowers were present in every garden.Because of this all over the country filled the incredibly pleasant aroma.
cocky Gallic rooster
symbol of France impossible to imagine without the Gallic rooster.Historically, the Romans, who came to the local land, called them the redheads inhabitants Halle (cocks) because of the similarity to the eponymous bird hairstyle.When the revolution took place in the country and the monarchy was overthrown by the descendants of the Gauls, it was chosen for the role of the national character.While the image of Marianne was placed on the state seal of the Republic, the Gallic cock began to mint its coins novoproizvedёnnyh.Initially, these symbols of France meant vigilance and a little later became associated with the national morale and enthusiasm.The image appears as a new symbol on the medals for military merits, cold steel arms and banners of the army.It is impossible not to note the fact that the form of the national sport of the French football team at all times of its existence is necessarily a place for the Gallic rooster.
