what are crossroads?

Question

I would like to find a web site in detail about the crossroad meaning and how it became so.

in reference to making a deal with the devil

Answer 1

In the rural areas of the southern United States there are certain crossroads you can go to to meet with the devil to make a deal with him. Crossroads is always isolated and dark with no houses or people close by. Crossroads just ain't for cars and trucks or wagons. They are used by the spirits too. The time to go is not on a full moon but a new moon. The devil don't like the light. He might come his self or if he is busy he might send one of his helpers. But you don't want to do this cause it ain't worth your soul. Don't go down thinking you just want to see him cause he gets real mad at you for wasting his time. But if you think you want to try then go on the new moon in March or October. Go see the old people, they can tell you where the crossroads are in your area. My God have mercy on your soul cause the devil never will.

Answer 2

".... Literally,at the crossroads means at a point where two roads converge, in other words, an intersection. Figuratively, it means a point at which one finds oneself with a choice of two courses of action .
It is an expression so integral to the language that it would be virtually impossible to trace its origins. I'd guess it was part of the early rural language perhaps as early as the 1700's and was a reference to the convergence of two farm roads. ...."
From: http://experts.about.com/q/Etymology-Meaning-Words-1474/Crossroads.htm

And:

"intersection
1559, from L. intersectionem (nom. intersectio) "a cutting asunder, intersection," from intersectus, pp. of intersecare "intersect, cut asunder," from inter- "between" + secare "to cut" (see section). Originally a term in geometry, meaning "crossroads" is from 1864. Intersect (v.) first attested 1615."
From: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Crossroads&searchmode=none

Answer 3

Well, you could look it up on Wikipedia, but essentially as you travel on roads (much as you travel through life) you find intersections (also known as cross roads or roads that cross) at which point you might make a choice of direction.

Here's what Wikipedia says:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads

Peace!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossroads_%28culture%29

hope this helps