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Maize (Corn)
For many native peoples of the Americas, maize is one of the most prominent symbols found throughout their cultures. While commonly referred to as “corn” by many people today, in this article “maize”…
Bamboo
One of the most ubiquitous symbols of eastern Asia, bamboo is a plant with many meanings and, in modern-day industry and manufacturing, a plant with many practical uses.
The Phantom of the Opera (mask)
Ever since it burst onto New York City’s Broadway theater scene in the 1980’s, The Phantom of the Opera has become a worldwide sensation, and the iconic white mask worn by the musical's title charact…
Purification (alchemy)
The sign for purification, or "purificatio", combines the symbols for 'water' (squiggly lines) and 'vessal' (bowl shape).
Realgar
One of several alchemical symbols for realgar.
Realgar (alternate #1) or Litharge
One of several alchemical symbols for realgar as well as one for litharge.
Realgar (alternate #2) or Smoke
One of several alchemical symbols for realgar.
Realgar (alternate #3)
One of several alchemical symbols for realgar.
Talc
In alchemy and chemistry, this symbols denotes the substance talc.
Dove
With its pure white feathers, softly rounded body and gentle demeanor, the dove is one of the most ubiquitous symbols of peace, innocence and purity. On the other hand, the dove’s symbolism is consid…
Arsenic (alternate #1)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Arsenic (alternate #2)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Arsenic (alternate #3) or glass
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Arsenic (alternate #4)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Arsenic (alternate #5)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Arsenic (alternate #6)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
Wood (alternate #1)
While at first glance this symbol may be mistaken for a warped version of the anarchy logo, it is in fact one of the symbols used in alchemy to denote wood.
Vitriol (alchemy)
One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent vitriol.
Acetic acid\vinegar (alternate #1)
One of several symbols used in alchemy and early chemistry to denote vinegar.
Arsenic (alternate #7)
One of many symbols used in alchemy to designate arsenic.
24 hours (alchemy)
Combining the discipline's own symbols for day and night, this alchemical time sign represents a period of 24 hours.
Steel (alternate #1)
One of several symbols used in alchemy to represent steel.
Val Camonica
A Bronze Age symbol carved on the face of Val Camonica in the southern area of the Alps (Italy). One possible interpretation of this family of symbols ('Val Camonica #2' and 'Val Camonica #3') is of
Val Camonica #2
A Bronze Age (roughly 800 B.C.E.) symbol carved on the face of Val Camonica in the southern area of the Alps (Italy). One possible interpretation of this family of symbols ('Val Camonica' and 'Val Ca…
Val Camonica #3
A Bronze Age (roughly 800 B.C.E.) symbol carved on the face of Val Camonica in the southern area of the Alps (Italy). One possible interpretation of this family of symbols ('Val Camonica' and 'Val Ca…

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