The Indian Legend
If anyone desires a wish to come true
they must first
capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it.
Since a butterfly can make no sound, the
butterfly can not reveal
the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all.
In gratitude for giving the beautiful
butterfly its freedom,
the Great Spirit always grants
the wish.
So, according to legend, by making a
wish and giving the butterfly its freedom,
the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted.
