Greek Symbols
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Persephone – Greek Goddess of Spring and the Underworld

Persephone (Roman Proserpine or Proserpina) was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was the Goddess of the Underworld was also associated with springtime, ...

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Demeter – The Greek Goddess of Agriculture

Demeter was one of the twelve Olympian gods that lived on Mount Olympus. Goddess of the harvest and agriculture, Demeter (Roman counterpart Ceres) reigns ...

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Lady Justice – Symbolism and Meaning

One of the most prominent figures and allegorical personifications to ever exist is Lady Justice, the supposed moral compass across all judicial systems. ...

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Daedalus – The Story of the Legendary Craftsman

The legendary craftsperson, Daedalus, normally associated with Hephaistos, the god of fire, metallurgy, and crafts, stands out among the great figures of ...

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Lernaean Hydra – The Many Headed Monster

The Lernaean Hydra is one of the most intriguing yet terrifying monsters of Greek mythology, best known for its connection with Hercules and his 12 labors. ...

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Abraxas – Meaning of the Sequence of Greek Letters

A mystical word composed of Greek letters, abraxas is found inscribed in relics in Egypt, from tablets to gems and amulets. The Abraxas has a complex ...

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Hecate’s Wheel Symbol – Origins and Meaning

Hecate’s Wheel, also known as the Stropholos of Hecate, is an ancient Greek symbol used to represent the Moon Goddess Hecate. The emblem is a Wicca symbol, ...

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Bowl of Hygieia- What Does It Mean?

Since ancient times pharmacists and medical practitioners have used symbols to advertise and promote their services. An image of a mortar and pestle, herbs, ...

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Chimera – The Origins and Many Meanings of the Hybrid Monster

The chimera appears in Greek mythology as a fire-breathing hybrid, with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat on its back, and a snake’s head for ...

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What Is the Orphic Egg? – History and Meaning

The cosmic egg is a common theme in the creation myths of many cultures. Often depicted as an egg entwined by a serpent, the Orphic Egg is found in ancient ...

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