The most ancient use of the delphinium was as a strong external medicine thought to drive away scorpions. According to Greek legend, Achilles' mother requested that her son's armor be given to the most heroic Greek warrior during the Battle of Troy. To the dismay of the brave warrior Ajax, the armor was awarded to Ulysses. Dejected, Ajax threw himself on his sword, and small blue delphiniums sprung from the blood that fell to the ground. Delphinium petals are marked with the Greek letters AI, the Greek cry of mourning.
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July Fourth Special , presented by City of Daytona Beach Leisure Services Department and Friends of the Bandshell, 7-10 p.m., Bandshell, intersection of Earl Street and Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Contra Dance , Scott Owen with the Briarpickers, 8-11 p.m., A.J. Davis Building, across from the Cassadaga Hotel, Cassadaga. 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. Part of the Florida International Festival. Part of the Florida International Festival.