Thyme & old folklore

This is one of those herbs you can find in most British kitchens. Whilst it is heavily used today, I thought I could talk a bit about some of the amazing folklore surrounding this herb! Old Sacred HerbThe ancient Greeks used thyme as incense in their temples. In fact, the name is thought to come from a Greek word meaning sacrifice and incense. Symbolising BraveryOne of the most fascinating folklore points about thyme is how it has been associated with bravery over a long period of time. It was traditionally used by European knights during the medieval times. Sprigs of thyme were worn by knights going into battle, often given to them by the females in their lives. In some cases, thyme was associated with bees (another symbol of hard work and community) and would be embroidered onto clothes given to the knights. I love how this herb is associated with bravery! Such a humble herb from your garden being asked to provide the knight with bravery to go into battle shows how resilient and…

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