Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431) was nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans'. Swarms of butterflies (often interpreted as a sign of Heaven's blessing) were reported to surround Joan of Arc's standard during...
Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431) was nicknamed 'The Maid of Orléans'. Swarms of butterflies (often interpreted as a sign of Heaven's blessing) were reported to surround Joan of Arc's standard during the charges she led in battle. Witnesses say that she appeared luminous and was bathed in a light that glinted off her armour and her enemies spoke of clouds of butterflies following in her wake.