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Michaelmas

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A symbol from the clog almanacs used in Medieval Scandinavia.

Michaelmas is the feast day of the archangel Michael and traditionally falls near the autumnal equinox. In clog almanacs it is also known as "beginning of the winter half-year".

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Michaelmas is part of the Clog Almanac group.

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The clog almanac was originally a Scandinavian creation that was later brought to England. A "clog" referred to a four-sided piece of material (usually wood but could also be bone, horn or metal), an… read more »

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