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Symbols

Symbols. Objects and signs can be symbolic They mean something other than their literal form. Think what the following symbolise . The order is: Symbol - Primary Meaning - Secondary Meaning Hourglass - Time - Death, change... Sun - Day - Authority, truth . . .

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Symbols

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  1. Symbols • Objects and signs can be symbolic • They mean something other than their literal form. • Think what the following symbolise.

  2. The order is: Symbol - Primary Meaning - Secondary Meaning Hourglass - Time - Death, change... Sun - Day - Authority, truth . . . Alpha and Omega - Finality - Process, inevitability . . Marionette - Obedience - Submission, grace . . . Serpent - Evil - Guile, natural wisdom . . Cauldron (crucible) - Alchemy - Craft, achieved wisdom .. Anchor - Hope - Steadfastness, prevention.. Helmet - War - Protection, narrow vision. Beehive - Productive - work Sweetness, light . . . Moon - Chastity - Mystery, the uncanny . . . Madonna - Motherhood - The feminine, worship ... Apple - Sin - Knowledge, vanity . . . Bird - The soul (the daemon) - Spring, marriage . . . Bread - Nourishment - Christ, sacrifice . . . Ant - Mechanical work - Diligence, tedium . . . Bull - Earth - Power, honesty . . . Candle - Fire - Faith, learning . . .

  3. The Knowing StonesWhat do you think they symbolise? • Sheaf of wheat • Bird • Plough • Arrow • Cup • Rising sun • Figure like an 8 • Human eyes • Scales balancing • Cross • Ancient tower • Tent

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