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Where did the phrase 'once in a blue moon' come from? A folklorist traces the convoluted evolution of the phrase, while discussing why it adopted the many meanings it has throughout history.
This term refers to European Royal nobility and is a metaphor that describes the profound blue appearance of the veins and skin. The term Blue Blood (aka sangre azul) has origins that may predate recorded history. It is very certain a number of factors may have created this term. Queen Elizabeth I, less than real life portrait where the artist was challenged by the very Blue skin and veins. See the temples and the hands for more detail.