Hi David,
This from Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs (a great reference
book!):
"In Teuton mythology flax was said to be under the protection of the goddess
Hulda, who taught mortals the art of growing, spinning, and weaving flax."
I bet an Internet search would yield something!
Lisa A. Welter
Arlington Historical Society
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