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THE FLAG OF MACEDONIA
THE FLAG OF MACEDONIA IS BLACK AND RED BECAUSE THE COUNTRY'S
HISTORY HAS BEEN SHROUDED IN THE BLOOD AND DESPAIR OF THE PEOPLE.
THIS HAS BEEN LEGEND SINCE ALEXANDER THE GREAT CURSED MACEDON.
Submitter comment: JIM LEARNED THIS FROM HIS GRANDPARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Curse BELIEF -- Sign Color |
Date learned: 10-15-1967