Legend of the Ladybugs: Beasts of God

Ladybugs are colloquially called the beasts of God. This nickname comes from a legend dating back to the 10th century.

Sentenced to death for a murder committed in Paris, a man who proclaimed his innocence owed his salvation to the presence of the little insect. In fact, the day of his public execution, the condemned man had to have his head cut off. But a ladybug landed on his neck. The executioner tried to remove it, but the beetle repeatedly returned to stand in the same place. King Robert II (972-1031) saw there a divine intervention and decided to pardon the man.

A few days later, the real murderer was found. This story spread very quickly and the ladybug was therefore considered a lucky charm that should not be crushed … !!!