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Five Fingered Hand of Eris
The Five Fingered Hand of Eris (also known as The Hand of Eris or, within a Discordian context, simply The Hand) is the name given to "two opposing arrows converging into a common point
Hand Eye Symbol
The Hand Eye symbol featured strongly in the Mississippian culture. The following picture shows the Hand Eye Symbol surrounded by the Horned Serpent.
Hand Eye Symbol #2
The Hand Eye symbol featured strongly in the Mississippian culture. The following picture shows the Hand Eye Symbol surrounded by the Horned Serpent.
Peace Hand Gesture
The V sign (U+270C ✌ victory hand in Unicode) is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted, while the other fingers are clenched.
Hand Wash
Hand Wash
RAMA CLUB Hand drawn logo prototype
RAMA CLUB Hand drawn logo prototype RAMA stands for Robotics Arts Music and Animation
Hold hand rail
Hold hand rail
Hand with a Wheel
The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahimsa.
The Fig Hand Gesture
The fig sign is a mildly obscene gesture used in Turkish and Slavic cultures and some other cultures that uses two fingers and a thumb. This gesture is most commonly used to deny a request.
The Hand
Representing presence, work, and the achievements of man in his/her history.
Indian National Congress Symbol - Hand
The Indian National Congress (abbreviated INC, and commonly known as the Congress) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Open Share Icon
The Open Share Icon (or Shareaholic icon) is designed to help users easily identify shareable content. The icon aims to convey the act of sharing visually by representing one hand passing an object t…
V sign
The V sign (U+270C ✌ victory hand in Unicode) is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted, while the other fingers are clenched. It has various meanings, depending o…
Onion
When it comes to the culinary field, onions have a very mixed reputation; on the one hand they have served as an important foodstuff for thousands of years, and their natural pungency adds distinctiv…
The Phoenix and Nehebkau
Fig. 1- The rebirth' symbolism. The Phoenix together with Kepri, the Goddess Maat with Ank and papyrus stem and the snake Nehebkau, renews the aura of the ib heart adored by the Goddess of West, (13t…
Hamsa
The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة‎ khomsah, also romanized khamsa, meaning lit. "five") is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangin…
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…
Flag of Nevada
The flag of the state of Nevada consists of a cobalt blue field with a silver star in the upper left hand corner, surrounded by the state name "Nevada." Above this is a golden-yellow scroll with the …
K (Kilo)
"I wish to communicate with you." With one numeral, "I wish to communicate with you by..."; 1) Morse signalling by hand-flags or arms; 2) Loud hailer (megaphone); 3) Morse signalling lamp; 4) Sound s…
Red star
The five-pointed red star is a symbol of communism as well as broader socialism in general. It is sometimes understood to represent the five fingers of the worker's hand, which run the five continent…
Darwin Fish
The Darwin fish is an ichthys symbol with "evolved" legs and feet attached and often with the word Darwin inside (like the ΙΧΘΥΣ or Jesus found in some Christian versions). It symbolizes the scientif…
Boat
The diver hand signal for boat is hands cupped together.
Nsaa
A type of hand-woven fabric
Warrior Symbol
The Warrior symbol featured strongly in the Mississippian culture. They were a warlike people and this is indicated by the image. In his hand he holds a war club which was a bludgeoning weapon and in…
Sign of the horns
The sign of the horns is a hand gesture with a variety of meanings and uses in various cultures. It is most commonly used in Italy and the Mediterranean either for superstitious purposes or as an off…
Thumbs Up
A thumbs-up or thumbs-down is a common hand gesture achieved by a closed fist held with the thumb extended upward or downward in approval or disapproval, respectively.
Coat of arms of Finland
The coat of arms of Finland is a crowned lion on a red field, the right forepaw replaced with an armored hand brandishing a sword, trampling on a saber with the hind paws. The coat of arms was origin…
Coat of arms of Mauritius
The coat of arms of Mauritius are stipulated in the "Mauritius Laws 1990 Vol.2 SCHEDULE (Section 2)". The arms were designed by the Mayor of Johannesburg in 1906, Johann Van Der Puf. In the lower rig…
Jade
In purely monetary terms, jade doesn't always measure up to more desirable stones such as diamonds or rubies. On the other hand, when it comes to symbolic meaning, a rich history, and holding a rever…
Chance of food
Although this symbol has several meanings, in the British system of hobo signs it indicates that the people here sometimes hand out food.
Quartz (rock crystal)
Compared to most of its gemstone cousins, quartz is not particularly valuable. Rarity is a significant factor in the monetary worth of many gemstones, and as one of the most abundant materials in the…
Opal
Opal is one of the “oddballs” of the gemstone family. Composed primarily of hardened silica, its water content is much higher than most crystalline gems (around 10% of the total mass of many specimen…
Rainbow
When it comes to natural phenomena, there are few things more intangible (for lack of a better term) than rainbows: you can’t pick them up in your hand like a rock; you can’t hear them like a thunder…
San Francisco 49ers Logo
The original 49ers logo was a mustached 49er gold miner from the 1849 California Gold Rush, dressed in plaid pants and a red shirt, jumping in midair with his hat falling off, and firing pistols in e…
Milwaukee Brewers Logo
The first Brewers uniforms were "hand-me-downs" from the Seattle Pilots. Because the move to Milwaukee received final approval less than a week before the start of the season, there was no time to or…
The Astaroth Sigil
Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth) is referred to in The Lesser Key of Solomon as a very powerful demon. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal, Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with fea…
Minecraft Potion of Invisibility
Makes player model disappear. Mobs can detect and track the player only at close range, although the range increases when the player wears armor. In splash form, it can make mobs or other players inv…
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese name consisting of 2 words Rei and Ki meaning spiritually guided life energy (commonly known as Universal Life Energy), an energy which animates us all and is…
Seal of Oklahoma
The Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma consists of a five-pointed star in a circle.
Grand Staff
When music on two staves is joined by a brace, or is intended to be played at once by a single performer (usually a keyboard instrument or the harp), a great stave (BrE) or grand staff (AmE) is creat…
Seal of Virginia
The Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the official seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a U.S. state. The flag of Virginia consists of the obverse of the seal against a blue background. The cu…
Coat of arms of Austria
The current coat of arms of Austria, albeit without the broken chains, has been in use by the Republic of Austria since 1919. Between 1934 and the German annexation in 1938 Austria used a different c…
Israeli Armored Corps
The Israeli Armored Corps (Hebrew: חיל השריון‎, Heil HaShiryon) is a corps of the Israel Defense Forces, since 1998 subordinate to GOC Army Headquarters. The Armored Corps is the principal maneuverin…
Pressure - How much air do you have left?
How much air do you have left?
Ascend or I'm going up
Ascend, or I am going up
Descend
I'm going down.
Who will lead, who will follow
Who will lead, who will follow
Time up
Time up - time to turn the dive and start heading back
Which Direction?
Which direction?
One Ring
The One Ring is a fictional artifact that appears as the central plot element in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth fantasy novels. It is described in an earlier story, The Hobbit (1937), as a magic rin…
Snake
It's not much of an exaggeration to say that snakes are the most symbolically charged members of the entire animal kingdom. All across the world, snakes have occupied the entire spectrum between reve…
Sudarshan Chakra
The Sudarshan Chakra is a spinning disk like weapon that has 108 saw-like edges. It is said to be the weapon of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu.
I
I glyph as in "I am"
Flag of Connecticut
The flag of the state of Connecticut consists of a white baroque shield with three grapevines (each bearing three bunches of purple grapes) on a field of azure blue. The banner below the shield reads…
Flag of Michigan
The Flag of the State of Michigan depicts the state's coat-of-arms on a dark blue field, as set forth by Michigan state law.
Flag of New York
The coat of arms of New York is the coat of arms used by the State of New York. The flag of the State of New York is the coat of arms on a solid-blue background. The state seal of New York is the coa…
Seal of Utah
The Great Seal of the State of Utah was adopted on April 3, 1896, at the first regular session of the Legislature (January, February, March, April 1896).
R (Romeo)
"The way is off my ship." With one or more numerals, distance (range) in nautical miles.
Water
Alchemical symbol for water.
Ankh
The ankh, also known as key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata (Latin meaning "cross with a handle"), was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "life", a triliteral sign for …
Caduceus
The caduceus (☤; pron.: /kəˈdjuːsiːəs/ or /kəˈdjuːʃəs/; from Greek κηρύκειον kērukeion "herald's staff" ) is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology.
Yin and Yang
In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin-yang (simplified Chinese: 阴阳; traditional Chinese: 陰陽; pinyin: yīnyáng), which is often called "yin and yang", is used to describe how seemingly opposite or …
Emblem of Algeria
The national emblem of Algeria (Arabic: شعار الجزائر الوطني‎) is the seal used by the government, as other states use coats of arms.
Baritone clef
When the F-clef is placed on the third line, it is called the baritone clef.
Soprano clef
When the C-clef occurs on the first line of the stave, it is called the soprano clef.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher, flame extinguisher, or simply an extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations.
Bullet
In typography, a bullet ( • ) is a typographical symbol or glyph used to introduce items in a list
Emergency Out of Air
I'm out of air
Entangled
Line, Line tangle or Cutting the line
Give me air now
Give me air now
Level off
Level off at this depth
Something is wrong
Something is wrong
I'm ok
I'm ok
I'm ok
I'm ok surface symbol
Slow Down
Take it easy, Relax or Slow down
Stop!
Stop
Drip Dry
Drip Dry
Falcon (zodiac)
Falcon: Mar 21 - Apr 19
Owl (zodiac)
Owl: Nov 23 - Dec 21
Flag of India
The National flag of India is officially described in the Flag Code of India as follows: "The colour of the top panel shall be India saffron (Kesari) and that of the bottom panel shall be India green…
Coat of arms of the Czech Republic
The coat of arms of the Czech Republic (Czech: Státní znak České republiky) displays the three historical regions—the Czech lands—which make up the nation.
Coat of arms of Lithuania
The coat of arms of Lithuania, consisting of an armour-clad knight on horseback holding an olden sword and shield, is also known as Vytis (pronounced [ʋiːt̪ɪs], "the Chaser"). The Lithuanian coat of …
Symbol of Chaos
The Symbol of Chaos originates from Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion stories. In them, the Symbol of Chaos comprises eight arrows in a radial pattern. In contrast, the symbol of Law is a single up…
Peacock
Although indigenous to the Indian sub-continent, the peacock has spread far beyond its native land and acquired symbolic meaning in a number of diverse cultures.
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.
William Marshal
The coat of arms of Sir William Marshal, one of the greatest knights of the Middle Ages, consists of a red rampant lion on a field per pale (vertically divided in two) of vert (green) and or (yellow/…
Druze Star
A symbol such as this one might not look out of place at a child’s birthday celebration, but it is in fact the emblem of a relatively obscure religion that possesses a rich and eclectic cultural hist…
Raven
The raven is a very interesting creature in terms of symbolic meaning. Although it has a widespread reputation for ill fortune, this is not the case everywhere you go, and even where it is, there are…
Fire Nation
In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the population consists of four distinct cultures, collectively known as the “Four Nations”. Each nation is aligned with one of the four elements of Air, W…
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a fruit with a very long history, both as a culinary staple and as a cultural symbol.
Apple
One of the most symbolic of all fruits, apples have held a central place in the traditions of many cultures.
Lotus
In terms of symbolic importance, the lotus has achieved a status that has seldom been equaled by any flower. Its beauty, perfume and central place in many belief systems has made it a true monarch of…
Stag
When it comes to symbolism, the "stag" possesses a separate set of meanings from the “deer”, so this article will only address the former.
Uppsala
Discovered near a cathedral in Uppsala, Sweden, this marking has been interpreted two different ways.
Minecraft Grass Logo
The Minecraft grass block is one of the most iconic symbols of the game. It is a cube-shaped block that is covered with green grass on the top surface and dirt on the sides and bottom. Here are some …
H.Y.D.R.A Symbol
HYDRA from Marvel comics
Shin
Shin (also spelled Šin (šīn) or Sheen) literally means "tooth", "press", and "sharp"; It is the twenty-first letter of the Semitic abjads, including Phoenician Shin Phoenician Hebrew Shin ש, Aramaic …
Zener Cards
Zener cards are cards used to conduct experiments for extrasensory perception (ESP), most often clairvoyance. Perceptual psychologist Karl Zener (1903–1964) designed the cards in the early 1930s for …
Yin-Yang
In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang (also yin-yang or yin yang, 陰陽 yīnyáng "dark—bright") describes how opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in t…
Tibetan Aum
Since Buddhism arose out of Hinduism, it is not surprising that the mantra 'Aum' was absorbed into the Buddhist tradition; however, Buddhists almost never transliterate it as ‘Aum,’ but use ‘Om’ inst…
Cheng Hsin
Consciousness and Skill Worldwide
Kaph Letter
Kaf (also spelled kaph) is the eleventh letter of the Semitic abjads, including Phoenician Kāp
RUDRAKSHA
Rudraksha is a seed used as a bead for offering prayers to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The seeds are worn as a necklace (mala) for protection. People also chant the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra with the bea…
How is basketball made?
Basketball enjoys a huge fan following all over the world. People love to play and watch this sport in the arena as well as outdoors. The game has its roots over a hundred years before. Let us know m…
Aphex Twin logo
Aphex Twin, the London-based producer, whose real name is Richard David James, is recognised for his amorphic logo – created by graphic designer Paul Nicholson – that vaguely resembles the letter "A".
Ironieteken
An unconventional punctuation mark intended to convey irony.

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