Olive trees have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. Olives symbolize the Mediterranean, food and drink, family, and celebrations. The “olive branch” in...
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The Delta symbol arises from the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. It has two forms: the upper case Delta, a small triangle (Δ), and the lower case (δ). The word “delta” is associated...
Compass Symbolism: You Don’t Need A Good Sense of Direction To Figure it Out
The compass was first invented by ancient Chinese scientists over two thousand years ago. A compass symbolizes a sense of direction to travelers of all kinds, as well as the idea of a “moral...
Menstruation is a monthly process that involves preparing a woman’s body for pregnancy, including having a period. Menstruation has positive and negative symbolism. It symbolizes maturity,...
The Aum (also spelled “Om”) symbol has a special spiritual significance in Hinduism and other Eastern religions. Aum symbolizes the essence of reality. It also is believed to be the “sound of...
Fish have long had symbolic meanings related to water, fishing, and plenty. Fish is also a popular Christian symbol, widely used in the gospels. The Greek word for fish is an acronym for a...