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WHY PEACOCKS' FEATHERS HAVE AN EYE IN THEM.
DURING THE CRUCIFICTION, PEACOCKS WANDERED BELOW THE CROSS, PECKING
AT THE BODIES ON THE CROSSES. DROPS OF BLOOD FELL ON TO THEIR
FEATHERS. THESE STAINS BECAME THE EYES ON THE PEACOCKS' FEATHERS.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): CRUCIFIXION
Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday PROSE NARRATIVE -- Bird |
Date learned: 03-00-1980