Check Frazer's THE GOLDEN BOUGH It may be in there. Just a guess from something I read ages ago myself. -----Original Message----- From: David Formanek [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 11:51 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: flax mythology Can any of you linologists refer me to a Norse (?) legend about the discovery of the economic applications of flax? Something about a maiden or goddess with blue eyes who metamorphosed or was otherwise associated with the blue flowered plant? I read it embarassingly long ago and have been trying to recall it for many years. Thanks. David Formanek ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).