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Tiger In parts of Asia, the tiger supplants the lion as the so-called “King of Beasts”. Its ferocity and majestic appearance have given it important symbolic meaning in cultures throughout the continent. | |
Claddagh Often seen as a decorative element in jewelry, this familiar symbol embodies several values that have long been key components of human culture. | |
Palad Khik This name of this suggestively shaped symbol translates as "honorable surrogate penis" and is closely associated with modern-day Thailand. | |
Globus cruciger The globus cruciger (Latin) is an orb (globus) topped with a cross (cruciger), a Christian symbol of authority used throughout the Middle Ages on coins, iconography and royal regalia. It symbolises C… | |
Coral Found primarily in warm or tropical waters, coral presents a somewhat enigmatic facade that nonetheless carries multiple symbolic meanings. | |
Emerald Like many gemstones, the emerald possesses a number of different symbolic meanings. | |
Rain symbol The meaning of the Rain symbols were very important as water in every form as one of the most vital elements for the sustenance of life. Rain symbols signified renewal, fertility and change. | |
Turquoise Like many gemstones, turquoise possesses a number of different symbolic meanings. | |
Oak In many parts of ancient Europe, the oak tree was a revered symbol and associated with numerous deities. Besides the tree itself, individual components such as acorns and leaves hold their own unique… | |
Bear Even if they’ve never seen one in person, most people have probably come across bears, whether through movies, nature documentaries, children's characters or even stuffed animals. In any case, the hu… | |
Carnelian Like many gemstones, carnelian possesses a number of different symbolic meanings. | |
Boar When it comes to symbolic meaning, the boar can be distinctly different from the “pig”, so this article will only address the former. While there are some general connotations to the boar that are fa… |