Romany Crucifixion Legend

A legend is told of how a blacksmith made the nails of the cross that crucified Jesus.

tory Version

Condemnative Stories

The condemnative story is that as he made the nails to crucify Jesus Christ, the blacksmiths were condemned to wander the earth and never settle.

The Dream of the Blacksmith

Another version says he was spoken to by God in a dream, where he was told to make four nails, but only give three, as the fourth was intended to pierce the heart of Jesus.

In return God gave his descendants the right to wander the earth (not cursing them to it) and also the right to steal from non-Romanies, without breaking the commandement "Thou Shalt not Steal"

Crucifixion Legend in Media

A film is being made called "Searching for the 4th Nail" by George Eli.

References

* George Eli website http://www.4thnail.com/
* http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/roma/gft/gft021.htm
* http://www.latchodrom.org/migindia.htm