What did the circle mean to ancient Egyptians, the Celts, and Australian Aborigines? Read more
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The Circle
What did the circle mean to ancient Egyptians, the Celts, and Australian Aborigines?
The Cross
A look at one of the most potent and universal symbols of today: the cross
The Square
Why is the square a common symbol in the west, but rare among indigenous people?
The Spiral
The use and meaning of the spiral over the centuries
The Crescent
The ancient and universal shape of the crescent, and it's association with the moon
Triangle and Star
The triangle's place in the occult, and the political importance of the hexagon