Sunday, November 15, 2009

Men & Monkeys: Three & Wise

The Three Wise Men

The Three Wise Men (also The Three Kings or the Magi) in the New Testament of the Bible they were three kings or wise men who came from the East, guided by a star, and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for the baby Jesus. Myrrh and francincense, being herbs valued like gold, were mentioned repeatedly in the Old Testament. myrrh was also used to anoint Jesus' body after the crucifixion.

The Three Wise Monkeys

They are three monkeys who are shown in pictures sitting in a row. The first has its hands covering its eyes, the second has its hands covering its ears and the third has its hands covering its mouth. Together they represent the phrase "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil".

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