by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Mythological Symbols
Introduction: Why the Caduceus Matters Few symbols are as widely recognized—and as often misunderstood—as the caduceus, the staff entwined by two serpents and topped with wings. Today, it is frequently (and incorrectly) used as a symbol of medicine. But in mythology,...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Mythological Symbols
Introduction: Why the Triskele Matters Among the most enduring and mysterious of Celtic symbols is the triskele (also called the triple spiral). Found carved into Neolithic stones and woven into Celtic art, the triskele is a spiraling emblem of movement, cycles, and...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Mythological Symbols
Introduction: Why the Ouroboros Endures The serpent eating its own tail—the ouroboros—is one of the oldest and most powerful symbols in mythology. Appearing in Egyptian, Norse, Gnostic, and alchemical traditions, it represents eternity, unity, and the endless cycle of...