The Meaning Behind Famous Symbols

Let's look at the meaning behind the famous spiritual and ancient symbols. This article will cove few symbols and the meaning behind them.

Caduces

This traditional symbol of Hermes features 2 snakes collide around a winged staff.   It’s often used in medical context, however in this form it is confused with rod of Asclepius due to the US Army medical corps choosing the staff of Hermes as its motif over a century ago. In its true form the caduceus has ancient associations with commerce, eloquence and negotiation, since Hermes was the patron of tradesmen and merchants.

Ichthys

This early Christian symbol is colloquially known as the “jesus fish”. Before the Christians adopted it, however, the ichthys was used by the Greeks, Romans, and many other pagans. In pagan beliefs, ichtys was the offspring of the ancient sea and fertility goddess atargatis, and they referred to the fish symbol as “the Great Mother” and “womb establishing its link to fertility, birth and the natural force of women.”

Evil Eye

References to the evil can be found in many cultures across the world. It’s believed to be a curse case by a wicked glare gives on an unaware victim which will inflict bad luck or injury. The earliest known evidence for the belief can be traced back to ancient Greek and roman.

Yin Yang

In a nutshell, this Chinese symbol represents perfect balance and is the basic of almost all Chinese philosophy. Yin Yang is the most known and documented concept used with Taoism and it symbolizes two halves. Which when combined complete wholeness. It depicts the ancient opposing but complimentary forces found in all the things in universe including Dark and light, evil and good and death and life.

Pentagram

The pentagram is an ancient symbols of witchcraft and is made up to fire points. The upward points represents a spiritual being.This simple symbol has been believed to protect against evil and was often found on amulets and forms of jewel or watch.

Trinity Knots

The celtic Trinity knot( or triquetra) illustrates faith, devotion and belief in god, and its three segments represent the Holy trinity. The symbol can be found as far back as the 6th century on stone age. Nowadays it is often featured on celtic wedding and engagement rings as it seen as appropriate as they make a lifetime commitment before god.

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