Category Archives: Symbolism
The Letter X as Symbol
The letter X is possibly the most misunderstood letter in the Roman alphabet. In the context of words it’s pronounced at times like ‘KS’, at times like ‘Z’ and at times like ‘EKZ’ and also ‘EKS’. It’s a cross and … Continue reading
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Ophiuchus – the Banished 13th Constellation
Ophiuchus, the long lost 13th constellation of the zodiac, just made the news this week. Apparently, some astronomical organization in Minnesota announced that there were actually 13 constellations in the zodiac and that the rest of the constellations have gradually … Continue reading
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Egyptian Ouroboros
The Ouroboros is simply the image of a snake eating its own tail, a phenomenon actually reported to occur sometimes in the wild. Representing many things, it can be seen as an image of time itself. Are we at the … Continue reading
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