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 integral part of Chinese philosophy, Yin Yang symbol is considered as the representation of the dual nature of things like good and evil, bright and […]
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 glory, both through his military conquests and his massive building projects. As a controversial military ruler, he had a rather long, bloody, and wealthy rule. […]
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). You might know about some saints or might have heard a Bible story here and there, but how well do you know about the symbolism […]
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 in this post, we will try to examine the Om symbol, the meaning and symbolism behind it in detail. In the West, the Om symbol […]
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 of the major religions that made use of it significantly. In this post, we will be examining Buddhist symbols and their meanings extensively to help […]
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 go unrecognized, be sure that you see occult symbols quite frequently in your daily lives. With their meanings depending on the culture, occult symbols are […]
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 kind of text. Now, that makes it lack a certain amount of wow factor and get less limelight, but be sure atheism is represented just […]
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 symbols and drew pictures to communicate. Of course, this form of communication was not only used by the Native Americans. After all, a long time before […]
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 do we know about Celtic knots beyond their pretty design for jewelry and artwork? The Celtic knot is a significant symbol that is also referred […]
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 it is easy to confuse the Eye of Ra with the Eye of Horus (also known as the Egyptian Eye). The Eye of Ra, also […]