For questions about objects in myths that stand for something else in either the myth or the real world, sometimes for teaching a lesson.
Questions tagged [symbolism]
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What is the origin of the male order and female chaos trope?
Jordan Peterson (in "Maps of Meaning", I think) associates order with masculinity and chaos with femininity but I don't think he is the original author of that trope. What is the origin?
I also notice a mild parallel between that diucotomy and…
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Trying to find out the meaning of my birthmark
I have a birth mark on the bottom of my right foot. It is a crescent moon reddish in color... it faces the same way a C would. I'm just curious if it has a significant meaning to it because I've always felt a strong connection to the moon and things…
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What is the meaning of this wooden symbol found in a basement?
I have no idea if this is the right place to ask this, but it felt like the best bet. I discovered this crudely carved wooden symbol/cross in a basement (see picture below). Any idea what it might represent?
It doesn't seem to be any common…
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