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Symbols from Around the World

http://world-symbols.blogspot.com/

The legends, myths and history behind famous symbols around the world.

~ "The soul... may have many symbols with which it reaches toward God."~ Anya Seton
~ "Symbols are the imaginative signposts of life."~ Margot Asquith

Added on: Mar 17th, 2009
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Monarch 13
Listed in: Spirituality Culture
Tags: art and design symbolism mythology superstitions religious symbols good luck signs

Recent Posts

Scare Yourself Silly with these Halloween Symbols

Posted on Saturday September 12th, 2009 at 06:26 in witchcraft, symbols, halloween, superstitions, gravestones, omens

BOO!!Halloween is currently celebrated all around the world.Started by the Celts and celebrated each year on October 31st, there are numerous Halloween symbols that conjure up scary imagery and haunting manifestations of the supernatural.Symbols for ...
The Beauty and Symbolism of The Butterfly

Posted on Wednesday August 12th, 2009 at 22:13 in symbols, butterfly, love potions, chinese symbols, religious symbols

The Butterfly is a Symbol of Change, Resurrection, Transition, Celebration, Lightness, Time, Young Love and The Soul.~ As a symbol of transformation; it represents everlasting life, this meaning is derived from its three stages of the life- the cater...
Colors of the United States

Posted on Tuesday July 21st, 2009 at 02:54 in United States, us flag, red white and blue, american symbols

The official national colors of the United States are red, white, and blue and seen on our flag and our national seal.Red is a symbol of valor and braveryWhite symbolizes purity and innocenceBlue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justiceAccordin...
Cuckoo for Kokopellis

Posted on Sunday June 28th, 2009 at 08:35 in southwest art, kokopellis

Traditional art and icons of the Native American culture are quite common in the American Southwest and have come to symbolize a unique southwestern style of decorating.The flute playing Kokopelli, figure is one such icon and dates back 3,000 years t...
The Art and Magic of Hex Signs

Posted on Monday June 15th, 2009 at 16:56 in amish, pennsylvania dutch, hex signs, barn symbols

Hex Signs were first seen painted on the sides of barns, stables and houses of the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 18th century. The custom of using these signs was derived from the Old World, brought from Germany and Switzerland by German immigrants who s...
6 Common Kitchen Herbal Aphrodisiacs

Posted on Thursday May 7th, 2009 at 01:45 in Herbs, spices, aphrodisiacs, love potions

Over the years, spices and herbs have offered delightful tastes, alluring aromas and have often been included in potions and recipes for improving sexual desire and arousal.You don't even need a prescription for these natural aphrodisiacs. As a matte...