By: Kelly Khare and Eugene Schnell
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The four-leaf clover is a variation of a three-leaf
clover.(1)
The four-leaf clover is formed through a
somatic mutation, which is a developmental
error caused by the surrounding
environment(1)
The greatest amount of leaves, so far, that a
clover has had is 56. (1)
The probability of finding a four-leaving clover
is 1/10,000.
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These clovers have been in use since the time of
Ancient Egyptians.(2)
The Ancient Egyptians used these clovers to
bless the marriage of new couples.(2)
In the Celtic Society, priests or druids have
used these four-leaf clovers as talismans from
evil spirits.(2)
(3)
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The four leaf clover is supposed to bring luck
because it is so rare to find.(2)
The first leaf of the clover represents faith
The second leaf represents hope
The third leaf represents love
The fourth leaf represents luck
(5)
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In Christian mythology, the four-leaf clover dates
back to Adam and Eve. (4)
Eve took the four leaf clover from the garden of
Eden, allowing her to see all invisible, evil
forces.(4)
The clover also gave Eve protection and blessings
against evil.(4)
The four leaf clover represents the holy trinity and
God’s grace.(4)
This relates to the myth of Saint Patrick and how
he teaches the Pagan the holy trinity through the
usage of the three leaf clover.(4)
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The four-leaf clover is seen as the main symbol
of luck in North America.
This clover represents hope and chance,
Also, it has become a symbol of people of the
Irish group, since it originated in Ireland.
The four leaf clover has become a Christian
symbol, as a result of the Saint Patrick story
and after the time of Christ.(2)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourleaf_clover
http://anguishedrepose.com/2010/08/19/the
-myth-mysticism-and-superstitions-of-thefour-leaf-clover/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/26787240
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http://voices.yahoo.com/25-four-leaf-cloversfacts-may-not-know-6254310.html
http://www.joeks.com/archives_apr2001/FourLeafClover.gif