The Yin Yang Symbol, Its Meaning, Origins and History
When we think of the Far Eastern cultures and the symbolism associated with them, one of the first symbols that come to mind is surely the Yin Yang. Being an … Leia mais
King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, His Life, Death and Deeds
Nebuchadnezzar II was the king of Babylon and one of the most important historical figures of Mesopotamia. He is known as the king who rebuilt and ruled ancient Babylon to … Leia mais
Christian Symbols and Their Meanings
Although it is a fairly new religion compared to other religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism, Christianity leads the world today with 2.4 billion people following it (2012 data). … Leia mais
The Om Symbol and Its Meaning in Hinduism and Buddhism
Having its origins from the sacred texts of the religion, the Om symbol is mostly associated with Hinduism. Rest assured, there is so much more to it than that. Here … Leia mais
Buddhist Symbols and Their Meanings
Throughout the ages, mankind has used various different symbols to represent their faith and religious beliefs. And when it comes to symbolism, we can say that Buddhism is surely one … Leia mais
Occult Symbols and Their Meanings
It goes without saying that, in today’s world, occult practices are very rarely used by a very small number of people. Occult symbols, however, is another issue. Although they mostly … Leia mais
Atheist Symbols and Their Meanings
As it literally means the lack of faith in any kind of god, religion or a holy book, atheism does not have representatives like prophets and saints or involve any … Leia mais
Native American Symbols/Indian Symbols and Their Meanings
When European explorers came to America, the Native Americans were not communicating through writing as we know it to be. Instead, they told oral histories, created Native American symbols /Indian … Leia mais
The Celtic Knot Symbol and Its Meaning
If you are interested in history or art, or simply a jewelry fan, then surely you must have seen some form of a Celtic knot in your life. But how much … Leia mais
The Eye of Ra (Re/Rah), Ancient Egyptian Symbol and Its Meaning
When one thinks of ancient Egyptian symbols, one of the first that comes to mind is surely the eye symbol we see everywhere. We need to be careful, though, as … Leia mais