Between the purity and devotion represented by the white lotus flower to the passion and prosperity attributed to the red lotus, lies the pink lotus flower, Nelumbo nucifera. It is also known as the Indian lotus, the sacred water lily and the sacred lotus. The pink lotus is arguably the most beautiful variety of the…
While the white lotus has always been associated with the more reserved and staid emotions like purity, innocence and devotion, the red lotus has always had more passionate connotations. Red is the fervid color of heat, passionate love and sensuality. At weddings, engagements and on celebrations like Valentine’s Day, we are regaled with red. It…
White has always been a symbol of purity and of innocence. Human beings have long associated the color with all things positive. The white lotus flower, already stunningly beautiful in its intricate symmetry, appears even more so juxtaposed against the surface of the dirty water upon which it naturally grows. White Lotus Flower As A…
We have been going over symbols from many different cultures on Mythologian and now it is time to shine some light on symbolism in Irish culture. For those who have been wondering, here are the most important Irish symbols and their meanings: Shamrock Derived from the Irish word seamróg, shamrock is the name for the three-leaf…
Walking the earth for thousands of years, we human beings certainly survived a lot. We persevered and still do. But how was the story told? How did our ancestors depict it, our strength? For those who have been wondering, here are the symbols of strength and their meanings across cultures around the world. Tabono Tabono…
Ruling over a big part of Europe during the Iron Age and the Medieval Period, the Celtic people surely played a big role in shaping the structure of the continent. From their ethical codes, artworks, jewelry, building techniques, blacksmithing, farming and diplomacy skills to their folklore and beliefs, the ancient Celts had a unique way of life…
Filled with many mysteries and a great deal of spirituality, the mythology and culture of ancient Egyptians are surely an important part of the history of civilization. Admittedly only to a limited extent, today we are able to comprehend the hieroglyphs depicting the events that occurred during the age of pharaohs. That being said, knowledge of Egyptian symbolism…
Shaped as a cross with a circle/loop for the top part, the ankh is the most commonly used symbol among the ancient Egyptian symbols. Many Egyptian gods, Isis in particular, were depicted holding the ankh in numerous inscriptions. Also known as crux ansata, which means "the cross with a handle" in Latin, the ankh symbol…
With its presence dating back to 145.5 million years ago, the lotus flower is one of the most commonly used symbols throughout the history. It has been a significant symbol for several religions and cultures, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism. Rebirth and Enlightenment As Common Symbolism In general, the lotus flower is mainly considered as a…
Etymology of Ouroboros, the Infinity Symbol The term ouroboros is derived from two words in ancient Greek language. The first word is "oura" which means "tail" and the second is "boros" which means "eating". Combined, these two words give the meaning "he /it that eats his/its own tail" or "tail eater”. A serpent eating its own tail…