The Apple of Discord

[sir_pudding]

Note that the True Cross doesn't usually have powers related to crucifixion, so why should the Apple necessarily relate to causing war?

[jason taylor]

Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Note that the True Cross doesn't usually have powers related to crucifixion, so why should the Apple necessarily relate to causing war?

Well the True Cross was just a cross. It was made of ordinary wood and cut by ordinary men who wouldn't have any reason to expend much artistry on the cutting. It had the powers of ordinary men which in this case was providing a painful death. They probably burned it afterwards. Or saved it for the next execution. What else would they do with it?

Ok that's being cynical, but it is hard to believe the soldiers cared much about it. It was just a job to them and not the most pleasant. They wouldn't have bothered to save it and I am not aware of tales of miraculous intervention to prevent it being disposed of like all other crosses.

It does however have powers related to crucifixion, obviously. Someone was crucified on it. That's what it was for.