fairy ladders

Japanese: fairy ladders(英語表記)fairyladders
fairy ladders

… [Tetsuichi Yahara] [Eiichi Asayama]
[Symbolism, Tradition]
Lily of the valley is said to be the flower of the Virgin Mary and is a symbol of purity. In Ireland, it is said to be a favorite playground for fairies, and is also called "fairy ladders." It has been cultivated extensively throughout Europe since the 16th century, because it was used as an ingredient in "aqua aurea," which is said to be effective against stroke, rheumatism, gout, etc.

*Some terminology explanations that mention "fairy ladders" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…【矢原 徹一】【浅山 英一】
[象徴,伝承]
 スズランは聖母マリアの花とされ,清らかさの象徴である。アイルランドでは妖精が好んで遊び場にするといい,〈妖精のはしごfairy ladders〉とも呼ぶ。16世紀ころからヨーロッパ各地で盛んに栽培されたが,これは卒中,リウマチ,痛風などに効くという〈黄金水aqua aurea〉の材料となったためである。…

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